Who should replace Maxim De Cuyper?
LBBrighton & Hove Albion · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMaxim De Cuyper's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Maxim De Cuyper, the best-fitting left backs are Romain Perraud, Sergio Gómez, Andrea Cambiaso. Romain Perraud (Lille) matches the role at 94/100 on tactical profile (85/100 overall). A cheaper option: Leart Paqarada at about €700k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Maxim De Cuyper
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Romain Perraudsimilar↗ | Lille | 29 | €6.8m | 94 | 85 |
| 2 | Sergio Gómezsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 26 | €15m | 94 | 86 |
| 3 | Andrea Cambiasosimilar↗ | Juventus | 26 | €21m | 94 | 85 |
| 4 | David Raumsimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 28 | €27m | 93 | 86 |
| 5 | Raphaël Guerreirosimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 33 | €5.3m | 93 | 83 |
| 6 | Mitchel Bakkersimilar↗ | Lille | 26 | €2.7m | 92 | 86 |
| 7 | Matthieu Udolsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 30 | €7.7m | 91 | 85 |
| 8 | Leart Paqaradasimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 32 | €700k | 91 | 83 |
| 9 | Valentín Barcosimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 22 | €44m | 91 | 84 |
| 10 | Alfie Doughtysimilar↗ | Luton Town | 27 | €5.2m | 91 | 84 |
| 11 | Daniel Svenssonsimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 24 | €20m | 90 | 84 |
| 12 | Rayan Aït-Nourisimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 25 | €39m | 90 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Maxim De Cuyper
≈ 100% Maxim De Cuyper · strong: Shots, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Maxim De Cuyper · strong: Big chances created, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Maxim De Cuyper · strong: Key passes, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Maxim De Cuyper?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Romain Perraud (Lille) does the closest job to Maxim De Cuyper, at 94/100 on profile. Sergio Gómez and Andrea Cambiaso follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Maxim De Cuyper?
Yes — Leart Paqarada (1. FC Köln) plays a similar left back role at roughly €700k, a 83/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Maxim De Cuyper?
Doppel learns Maxim De Cuyper's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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