Who should replace Abdoulaye Faye?
CB/LBLorient · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAbdoulaye Faye's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Abdoulaye Faye, the best-fitting centre backs are Marko Ivezić, Cenk Özkaçar, Jordan Beyer. Marko Ivezić (Holstein Kiel) matches the role at 93/100 on tactical profile (74/100 overall). A cheaper option: Jordan Beyer at about €1.4m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Abdoulaye Faye
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marko Ivezićsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 23 | €1.6m | 93 | 74 |
| 2 | Cenk Özkaçarsimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 25 | €4.1m | 92 | 75 |
| 3 | Jordan Beyersimilar↗ | Burnley | 23 | €1.4m | 91 | 74 |
| 4 | Teden Mengisimilar↗ | Luton Town | 21 | €2.9m | 91 | 74 |
| 5 | Christopher Woohsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 23 | €4.8m | 91 | 77 |
| 6 | Kojo Peprah Oppongsimilar↗ | Nice | 21 | €9.7m | 90 | 75 |
| 7 | David Affengrubersimilar↗ | Elche | 24 | €18m | 89 | 75 |
| 8 | Joseph Okumusimilar↗ | Stade de Reims | 26 | €2.8m | 89 | 76 |
| 9 | Unai Núñezsimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 26 | €3.3m | 89 | 75 |
| 10 | Abdulay Juma Bahsimilar↗ | Nice | 19 | €10m | 87 | 74 |
| 11 | Anel Ahmedhodžićsimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 24 | €9.7m | 87 | 79 |
| 12 | Jorge Sáenzsimilar↗ | Leganés | 28 | €600k | 86 | 75 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Abdoulaye Faye
≈ 100% Abdoulaye Faye · strong: Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
≈ 100% Abdoulaye Faye · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Abdoulaye Faye · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Accurate long balls · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Accurate long balls /90, Touches /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Abdoulaye Faye?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Marko Ivezić (Holstein Kiel) does the closest job to Abdoulaye Faye, at 93/100 on profile. Cenk Özkaçar and Jordan Beyer follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Abdoulaye Faye?
Yes — Jordan Beyer (Burnley) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €1.4m, a 74/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Abdoulaye Faye?
Doppel learns Abdoulaye Faye'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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