Who should replace Jorge Sáenz?
CBLeganés · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitJorge Sáenz's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Jorge Sáenz, the best-fitting centre backs are Maxence Lacroix, Tom Lockyer, Ethan Pinnock. Maxence Lacroix (Crystal Palace) matches the role at 91/100 on tactical profile (82/100 overall). A cheaper option: Tom Lockyer at about €200k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Jorge Sáenz
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maxence Lacroixsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 24 | €54m | 91 | 82 |
| 2 | Tom Lockyersimilar↗ | Luton Town | 29 | €200k | 91 | 81 |
| 3 | Ethan Pinnocksimilar↗ | Brentford | 30 | €2.8m | 91 | 82 |
| 4 | Jarrad Branthwaitesimilar↗ | Everton | 21 | €41m | 90 | 79 |
| 5 | Joseph Okumusimilar↗ | Stade de Reims | 26 | €2.8m | 90 | 78 |
| 6 | Moratosimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 24 | €14m | 89 | 77 |
| 7 | Yerry Minasimilar↗ | Cagliari | 30 | €2.3m | 89 | 80 |
| 8 | Michael Keanesimilar↗ | Everton | 32 | €2.8m | 89 | 79 |
| 9 | John Brookssimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 30 | €200k | 89 | 84 |
| 10 | Nobel Mendysimilar↗ | Rayo Vallecano | 21 | €7.7m | 89 | 79 |
| 11 | Chris Richardssimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 25 | €25m | 88 | 82 |
| 12 | Timo Hüberssimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 27 | €1.4m | 88 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jorge Sáenz
≈ 100% Jorge Sáenz · strong: Shots, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Jorge Sáenz · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Jorge Sáenz · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Jorge Sáenz?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Maxence Lacroix (Crystal Palace) does the closest job to Jorge Sáenz, at 91/100 on profile. Tom Lockyer and Ethan Pinnock follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Jorge Sáenz?
Yes — Tom Lockyer (Luton Town) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €200k, a 81/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Jorge Sáenz?
Doppel learns Jorge Sáenz's role profile from his 2024/25 season and ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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