Who should replace Lautaro Valenti?
CB/LBParma · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLautaro Valenti's profile ↗
Lautaro Valenti is a centre-back/left-back for Parma in Serie A, having made 27 appearances in the 2025/26 season. The best replacement for Valenti could be Syb Van Ottele from Fortuna Sittard, who has a tactical fit score of 84/100, or James Tarkowski of Everton, with a fit score of 82/100. Both players provide similar defensive capabilities and could effectively fill the role.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Syb Van Ottelesimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €600k | 93 | 84 |
| 2 | James Tarkowskisimilar↗ | Everton | 34 | €5.2m | 91 | 82 |
| 3 | El Hadji Malick Dioufsimilar↗ | West Ham United | 22 | €29m | 91 | 81 |
| 4 | Arthur Theatesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 26 | €17m | 90 | 81 |
| 5 | Yuri Berchichesimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 36 | €900k | 90 | 85 |
| 6 | Marcos Alonsosimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 36 | €1.3m | 89 | 81 |
| 7 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 89 | 83 |
| 8 | Joedrick Pupesimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 29 | €1.3m | 89 | 81 |
| 9 | Nicolás Valentinisimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 25 | €3.1m | 89 | 81 |
| 10 | Rio Hillensimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 89 | 82 |
| 11 | Ramy Bensebainisimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 31 | €7.4m | 89 | 80 |
| 12 | Yannick Leliendalsimilar↗ | FC Volendam | 24 | €1.1m | 88 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Lautaro Valenti
≈ 100% Lautaro Valenti · strong: Accurate long balls, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Lautaro Valenti · strong: Aerial duels won, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Lautaro Valenti · strong: Accurate crosses, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Successful dribbles /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Lautaro Valenti?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Syb Van Ottele (Fortuna Sittard) does the closest job to Lautaro Valenti, at 93/100 on profile. James Tarkowski and El Hadji Malick Diouf follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Lautaro Valenti?
Yes — Syb Van Ottele (Fortuna Sittard) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €600k, a 84/100 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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