Who should replace Ryan Sessegnon?
LB/LMFulham · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fit
If a club needs to replace Ryan Sessegnon, the best-fitting left backs are Tom Alexander Rothe, Nathaniel Brown, Niels Nkounkou. Tom Alexander Rothe (1. FC Union Berlin) matches the role at 92/100 on tactical profile (81/100 overall). A cheaper option: Niels Nkounkou at about €2.8m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Ryan Sessegnon
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tom Alexander Rothe | 1. FC Union Berlin | 20 | €10m | 92 | 81 |
| 2 | Nathaniel Brown | Eintracht Frankfurt | 22 | €37m | 91 | 79 |
| 3 | Niels Nkounkou | Eintracht Frankfurt | 23 | €2.8m | 89 | 81 |
| 4 | Hugo Bueno | Wolverhampton | 23 | €13m | 89 | 79 |
| 5 | Carlos Romero | Espanyol | 24 | €24m | 89 | 77 |
| 6 | Olivier Deman | SV Werder Bremen | 23 | €3.4m | 89 | 78 |
| 7 | Neco Williams | Nottingham Forest | 24 | €26m | 89 | 77 |
| 8 | Lucas Pires | Cádiz | 22 | €4.3m | 88 | 79 |
| 9 | Wesley | AS Roma | 22 | €43m | 88 | 78 |
| 10 | Joakim Mæhle | VfL Wolfsburg | 26 | €7.4m | 88 | 83 |
| 11 | Felix Agu | SV Werder Bremen | 25 | €4.7m | 87 | 80 |
| 12 | Ali Abdi | Nice | 31 | €1.9m | 87 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ryan Sessegnon
≈ 100% Ryan Sessegnon · strong: Aerial duels won, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Ryan Sessegnon · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Ryan Sessegnon · strong: Successful dribbles, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ryan Sessegnon?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Tom Alexander Rothe (1. FC Union Berlin) does the closest job to Ryan Sessegnon, at 92/100 on profile. Nathaniel Brown and Niels Nkounkou follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Ryan Sessegnon?
Yes — Niels Nkounkou (Eintracht Frankfurt) plays a similar left back role at roughly €2.8m, a 81/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Ryan Sessegnon?
Doppel learns Ryan Sessegnon's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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