Who should replace Luka Vušković?
CBBrighton & Hove Albion · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLuka Vušković's profile ↗
Luka Vušković is a centre-back for Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League, having made 28 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Vušković, Ross Sykes from Royale Union Saint-Gilloise offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 87/100, while Keven Schlotterbeck from FC Augsburg and Malick Thiaw from Newcastle United also present solid alternatives, both scoring 84/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Keven Schlotterbecksimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 29 | €5.7m | 92 | 84 |
| 2 | Ross Sykessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 27 | €4.9m | 91 | 87 |
| 3 | Malick Thiawsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 25 | €41m | 91 | 84 |
| 4 | Éder Militãosimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 28 | €21m | 91 | 81 |
| 5 | Yann Bissecksimilar↗ | Inter | 26 | €47m | 91 | 81 |
| 6 | Strahinja Pavlovićsimilar↗ | AC Milan | 25 | €38m | 90 | 84 |
| 7 | Leo Østigårdsimilar↗ | Genoa | 27 | €14m | 90 | 83 |
| 8 | Virgil van Dijksimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 35 | €16m | 90 | 82 |
| 9 | Cristian Romerosimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 28 | €46m | 90 | 82 |
| 10 | Edmond Tapsobasimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 27 | €37m | 90 | 81 |
| 11 | Ozan Kabaksimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 26 | €15m | 90 | 84 |
| 12 | Jimmy Dunnesimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 29 | €4.8m | 90 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Luka Vušković
≈ 100% Luka Vušković · strong: Duels won, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Luka Vušković · strong: Shots, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Luka Vušković · strong: xG + xA, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Aerial duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Luka Vušković?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Keven Schlotterbeck (FC Augsburg) does the closest job to Luka Vušković, at 92/100 on profile. Ross Sykes and Malick Thiaw follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Luka Vušković?
Yes — Ross Sykes (Royale Union Saint-Gilloise) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €4.9m, a 87/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Luka Vušković?
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