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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

#PlayerClubAgeValueTacticalOverall
1Dies Jansesimilar↗FC Groningen20€6.2m9286
2Léo Pereirasimilar↗Flamengo30€9.4m9282
3Florian Lejeunesimilar↗Rayo Vallecano35€1.7m9283
4Chancel Mbembasimilar↗Olympique de Marseille32€1.8m9284
5Filippo Terraccianosimilar↗Cremonese23€4.6m9183
6Matthew Pollocksimilar↗Watford25€2.2m9083
7Callum Doylesimilar↗Norwich City23€13m9083
8André Ramalhosimilar↗PSV Eindhoven34€800k9084
9Kaan Ayhansimilar↗Galatasaray32€1.4m9082
10Taylor Harwood-Bellissimilar↗Southampton24€22m9083
11Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗FC Augsburg35€1.0m9085
12Eric Smithsimilar↗FC St. Pauli29€5.3m9085

* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons

Why these players match Luke O'Nien

1. Dies JanseFC Groningen86/100

≈ 100% Luke O'Nien · strong: Big chances created, Sofascore rating · low reliability

Strengths: Big chances created /90, Sofascore rating, Key passes /90

2. Léo PereiraFlamengo82/100

≈ 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

3. Florian LejeuneRayo Vallecano83/100

≈ 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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