Who should replace Luke O'Nien?
CBSunderland · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitLuke O'Nien's profile ↗
Luke O'Nien is a centre-back for Sunderland in the Championship, having made 45 appearances in the 2024/25 season. For those seeking the best replacement for O'Nien, Dies Janse from FC Groningen stands out with a fit score of 86/100, followed by Chancel Mbemba of Olympique de Marseille with a fit score of 84/100. Both players offer a strong tactical fit for the role.
Best replacements for Luke O'Nien
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dies Jansesimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 20 | €6.2m | 92 | 86 |
| 2 | Léo Pereirasimilar↗ | Flamengo | 30 | €9.4m | 92 | 82 |
| 3 | Florian Lejeunesimilar↗ | Rayo Vallecano | 35 | €1.7m | 92 | 83 |
| 4 | Chancel Mbembasimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 32 | €1.8m | 92 | 84 |
| 5 | Filippo Terraccianosimilar↗ | Cremonese | 23 | €4.6m | 91 | 83 |
| 6 | Matthew Pollocksimilar↗ | Watford | 25 | €2.2m | 90 | 83 |
| 7 | Callum Doylesimilar↗ | Norwich City | 23 | €13m | 90 | 83 |
| 8 | André Ramalhosimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 34 | €800k | 90 | 84 |
| 9 | Kaan Ayhansimilar↗ | Galatasaray | 32 | €1.4m | 90 | 82 |
| 10 | Taylor Harwood-Bellissimilar↗ | Southampton | 24 | €22m | 90 | 83 |
| 11 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 90 | 85 |
| 12 | Eric Smithsimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 29 | €5.3m | 90 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Luke O'Nien
≈ 100% Luke O'Nien · strong: Big chances created, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Sofascore rating, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Luke O'Nien · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Luke O'Nien · strong: Shots, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Accurate long balls /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Luke O'Nien?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Dies Janse (FC Groningen) does the closest job to Luke O'Nien, at 92/100 on profile. Léo Pereira and Florian Lejeune follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Luke O'Nien?
Yes — André Ramalho (PSV Eindhoven) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €800k, a 84/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Luke O'Nien?
Doppel learns Luke O'Nien's role profile from his 2024/25 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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