Who should replace Stefan Leković?
CBVillarreal B U23 · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitStefan Leković's profile ↗
Stefan Leković is a centre-back for Villarreal B U23 in LaLiga 2, aged 22, with a market value of €3m. For those searching for the best replacement for Leković, Caleb Taylor from Millwall stands out with a fit score of 88/100, while Keven Schlotterbeck of VfL Bochum offers a strong alternative at 85/100. Both players demonstrate a tactical fit that aligns well with Leković's role.
Best replacements for Stefan Leković
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Keven Schlotterbecksimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 29 | €5.7m | 94 | 85 |
| 2 | Caleb Taylorsimilar↗ | Millwall | 23 | €4.6m | 93 | 88 |
| 3 | Chibuike Nwaiwusimilar↗ | Trabzonspor | 23 | €9.1m | 92 | 82 |
| 4 | Ozan Kabaksimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 26 | €15m | 90 | 84 |
| 5 | Michael Keanesimilar↗ | Everton | 33 | €2.8m | 90 | 82 |
| 6 | Dan Zagadousimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 27 | €1.9m | 90 | 84 |
| 7 | Justin De Haassimilar↗ | Famalicão | 26 | €7.7m | 90 | 83 |
| 8 | Luka Lochoshvilisimilar↗ | 1. FC Nürnberg | 28 | €2.6m | 90 | 81 |
| 9 | Ismaelo Ganiousimilar↗ | RC Lens | 21 | €19m | 89 | 84 |
| 10 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 89 | 85 |
| 11 | Cristian Romerosimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 28 | €42m | 89 | 81 |
| 12 | Alberto Dossenasimilar↗ | Cagliari | 28 | €5.6m | 89 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Stefan Leković
≈ 100% Stefan Leković · strong: Duels won, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Stefan Leković · strong: Aerial duels won, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Shots /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Stefan Leković · strong: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Stefan Leković?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Keven Schlotterbeck (VfL Bochum 1848) does the closest job to Stefan Leković, at 94/100 on profile. Caleb Taylor and Chibuike Nwaiwu follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Stefan Leković?
Yes — Dan Zagadou (VfB Stuttgart) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €1.9m, a 84/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Stefan Leković?
Doppel learns Stefan Leković'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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