Who should replace Lautaro Valenti?
CB/LBParma · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLautaro Valenti's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Lautaro Valenti, the best-fitting centre backs are James Tarkowski, El Hadji Malick Diouf, Tuta. James Tarkowski (Everton) matches the role at 88/100 on tactical profile (78/100 overall). A cheaper option: Reece Burke at about €1.0m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Lautaro Valenti
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | James Tarkowskisimilar↗ | Everton | 34 | €5.2m | 88 | 78 |
| 2 | El Hadji Malick Dioufsimilar↗ | West Ham United | 22 | €29m | 88 | 77 |
| 3 | Tutasimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 27 | €9.4m | 87 | 77 |
| 4 | Reece Burkesimilar↗ | Luton Town | 30 | €1.0m | 86 | 79 |
| 5 | Noahkai Bankssimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 20 | €19m | 86 | 76 |
| 6 | Nicolás Valentinisimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 25 | €3.1m | 86 | 77 |
| 7 | Kristoffer Lundsimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 24 | €4.3m | 86 | 79 |
| 8 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 86 | 79 |
| 9 | Arthur Theatesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 26 | €17m | 85 | 77 |
| 10 | Adam Obertsimilar↗ | Cagliari | 24 | €6.4m | 85 | 78 |
| 11 | Danny da Costasimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 33 | €1.1m | 85 | 79 |
| 12 | Kervin Arriagasimilar↗ | Levante UD | 28 | €2.1m | 85 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Lautaro Valenti
≈ 100% Lautaro Valenti · strong: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Lautaro Valenti · strong: Accurate crosses, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Successful dribbles /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Lautaro Valenti · strong: Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Lautaro Valenti?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, James Tarkowski (Everton) does the closest job to Lautaro Valenti, at 88/100 on profile. El Hadji Malick Diouf and Tuta follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Lautaro Valenti?
Yes — Reece Burke (Luton Town) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €1.0m, a 79/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Lautaro Valenti?
Doppel learns Lautaro Valenti's role profile from his 2025/26 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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