Who should replace Tom Lockyer?
CB/RBLuton Town · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitTom Lockyer's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Tom Lockyer, the best-fitting centre backs are Alberto Dossena, Patrick Mainka, Ozan Kabak. Alberto Dossena (Cagliari) matches the role at 91/100 on tactical profile (79/100 overall). A cheaper option: Willy Boly at about €300k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Tom Lockyer
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alberto Dossenasimilar↗ | Cagliari | 28 | €5.6m | 91 | 79 |
| 2 | Patrick Mainkasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 32 | €2.6m | 91 | 78 |
| 3 | Ozan Kabaksimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 26 | €15m | 91 | 82 |
| 4 | Willy Bolysimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 35 | €300k | 90 | 81 |
| 5 | Ethan Pinnocksimilar↗ | Brentford | 33 | €2.8m | 90 | 78 |
| 6 | Maxence Lacroixsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 26 | €54m | 90 | 78 |
| 7 | Anel Ahmedhodžićsimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 27 | €9.7m | 90 | 80 |
| 8 | Kervin Arriagasimilar↗ | Levante UD | 28 | €2.1m | 90 | 80 |
| 9 | Kristoffer Ajersimilar↗ | Brentford | 28 | €20m | 89 | 80 |
| 10 | Nordi Mukielesimilar↗ | Sunderland | 29 | €15m | 89 | 79 |
| 11 | Kike Salassimilar↗ | Sevilla | 24 | €15m | 89 | 78 |
| 12 | John Brookssimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 33 | €200k | 89 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Tom Lockyer
≈ 100% Tom Lockyer · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Tom Lockyer · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Tom Lockyer · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Tom Lockyer?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Alberto Dossena (Cagliari) does the closest job to Tom Lockyer, at 91/100 on profile. Patrick Mainka and Ozan Kabak follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Tom Lockyer?
Yes — Willy Boly (Nottingham Forest) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €300k, a 81/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Tom Lockyer?
Doppel learns Tom Lockyer's role profile from his 2023/24 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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