Who should replace Abel Bretones?
LBOsasuna · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAbel Bretones's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Abel Bretones, the best-fitting left backs are Olivier Deman, Pep Chavarría, Issiaga Sylla. Olivier Deman (SV Werder Bremen) matches the role at 92/100 on tactical profile (82/100 overall). A cheaper option: Théo Sainte-Luce at about €1.0m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Abel Bretones
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Olivier Demansimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 23 | €3.4m | 92 | 82 |
| 2 | Pep Chavarríasimilar↗ | Rayo Vallecano | 27 | €9.7m | 92 | 78 |
| 3 | Issiaga Syllasimilar↗ | Montpellier | 29 | €1.4m | 91 | 80 |
| 4 | Hennes Behrenssimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 20 | €5.2m | 91 | 81 |
| 5 | Jordan Zemurasimilar↗ | Udinese | 25 | €4.5m | 90 | 81 |
| 6 | Christopher Operisimilar↗ | Le Havre | 26 | €3.7m | 90 | 86 |
| 7 | Lucas Piressimilar↗ | Cádiz | 22 | €4.3m | 90 | 82 |
| 8 | Théo Sainte-Lucesimilar↗ | Montpellier | 26 | €1.0m | 90 | 81 |
| 9 | Frans Krätzigsimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 21 | €2.6m | 90 | 81 |
| 10 | Javi Lópezsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 21 | €5.4m | 90 | 80 |
| 11 | Ososimilar↗ | Sevilla | 22 | €11m | 90 | 82 |
| 12 | Leif Davissimilar↗ | Ipswich Town | 25 | €21m | 90 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Abel Bretones
≈ 100% Abel Bretones · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Abel Bretones · low reliability
≈ 100% Abel Bretones · medium reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Abel Bretones?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Olivier Deman (SV Werder Bremen) does the closest job to Abel Bretones, at 92/100 on profile. Pep Chavarría and Issiaga Sylla follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Abel Bretones?
Yes — Théo Sainte-Luce (Montpellier) plays a similar left back role at roughly €1.0m, a 81/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Abel Bretones?
Doppel learns Abel Bretones'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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