Who should replace Ismaelo Ganiou?
CB/RBRC Lens · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitIsmaelo Ganiou's profile ↗
Ismaelo Ganiou is a centre-back/right-back for RC Lens in Ligue 1, with 23 appearances and 3 goals in the 2025/26 season. The best replacements for Ganiou include Ozan Kabak from TSG Hoffenheim, who has a fit score of 86/100, and Fabian Schär from Newcastle United, with a fit score of 85/100. These players offer similar tactical capabilities and could effectively fill the role.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fabian Schärsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 35 | €3.9m | 97 | 85 |
| 2 | Nordi Mukielesimilar↗ | Sunderland | 29 | €15m | 96 | 85 |
| 3 | Kervin Arriagasimilar↗ | Levante UD | 28 | €2.1m | 96 | 85 |
| 4 | Ozan Kabaksimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 26 | €15m | 95 | 86 |
| 5 | Jimmy Dunnesimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 29 | €4.8m | 95 | 85 |
| 6 | Yann Bissecksimilar↗ | Inter | 26 | €47m | 94 | 83 |
| 7 | Lucas Martínez Quartasimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 30 | €4.1m | 94 | 85 |
| 8 | Rasmus Kristensensimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 29 | €11m | 94 | 86 |
| 9 | Terry Devlinsimilar↗ | Portsmouth | 23 | €3.9m | 93 | 86 |
| 10 | Jarell Quansahsimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 23 | €48m | 93 | 84 |
| 11 | Takehiro Tomiyasusimilar↗ | Arsenal | 28 | €5.4m | 92 | 83 |
| 12 | Kristoffer Ajersimilar↗ | Brentford | 28 | €20m | 92 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ismaelo Ganiou
≈ 100% Ismaelo Ganiou · strong: Accurate long balls, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Shots /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Ismaelo Ganiou · strong: Duels won, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Big chances created /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Ismaelo Ganiou · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ismaelo Ganiou?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Fabian Schär (Newcastle United) does the closest job to Ismaelo Ganiou, at 97/100 on profile. Nordi Mukiele and Kervin Arriaga follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Ismaelo Ganiou?
Yes — Kervin Arriaga (Levante UD) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €2.1m, a 85/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Ismaelo Ganiou?
Doppel learns Ismaelo Ganiou'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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