Who should replace Jorge Sáenz?
CBLeganés · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJorge Sáenz's profile ↗
Jorge Sáenz is a centre-back for Leganés in LaLiga 2, with 13 appearances and 1031 minutes played in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Sáenz, Kazunari Kita from Real Sociedad B offers a tactical fit score of 80/100, while Marcel Beifus of Karlsruher SC and Thalisson from Antalyaspor both present strong alternatives with fit scores of 79/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marcel Beifussimilar↗ | Karlsruher SC | 24 | €2.1m | 90 | 79 |
| 2 | Thalissonsimilar↗ | Antalyaspor | 28 | €700k | 90 | 79 |
| 3 | Kazunari Kitasimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 21 | €1.8m | 90 | 80 |
| 4 | Bruno Martins Indisimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 34 | €300k | 89 | 77 |
| 5 | Xavi Sintessimilar↗ | Córdoba | 25 | €400k | 89 | 79 |
| 6 | Fernando Calerosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 31 | €2.1m | 89 | 78 |
| 7 | David Robert Batessimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 30 | €1.9m | 89 | 81 |
| 8 | Paulo Oliveirasimilar↗ | Sporting Braga | 34 | €400k | 88 | 80 |
| 9 | Noë Dussennesimilar↗ | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 34 | €300k | 88 | 79 |
| 10 | Nathaniel Phillipssimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 29 | €2.4m | 88 | 79 |
| 11 | Christian Dalle Murasimilar↗ | Cosenza | 24 | €500k | 87 | 78 |
| 12 | Bojan Kovačevićsimilar↗ | Cádiz | 22 | €1.0m | 87 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jorge Sáenz
≈ 100% Jorge Sáenz · strong: Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Jorge Sáenz · low reliability
≈ 100% Jorge Sáenz · low reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Jorge Sáenz?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Marcel Beifus (Karlsruher SC) does the closest job to Jorge Sáenz, at 90/100 on profile. Thalisson and Kazunari Kita follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Jorge Sáenz?
Yes — Bruno Martins Indi (Sparta Rotterdam) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €300k, a 77/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Jorge Sáenz?
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