Who should replace Luke Shaw?
LB/CBManchester United · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLuke Shaw's profile ↗
Luke Shaw is a left-back/centre-back for Manchester United in the Premier League. For those searching for the best replacement for Shaw, consider Yannick Leliendal from FC Volendam, who has a fit score of 84/100, or Juan Miranda from Bologna, also with a fit score of 84/100. Other notable options include José Luis Gayà of Valencia and Deveron Fonville from NEC Nijmegen, both with fit scores of 83/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | José Luis Gayàsimilar↗ | Valencia | 31 | €4.3m | 92 | 83 |
| 2 | Deveron Fonvillesimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 23 | €1.5m | 92 | 83 |
| 3 | Yannick Leliendalsimilar↗ | FC Volendam | 24 | €1.1m | 92 | 84 |
| 4 | Juan Mirandasimilar↗ | Bologna | 26 | €16m | 91 | 84 |
| 5 | Ramy Bensebainisimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 31 | €7.4m | 91 | 82 |
| 6 | Anouar El Azzouzisimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €1.6m | 91 | 85 |
| 7 | Lucas Dignesimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 33 | €5.5m | 91 | 83 |
| 8 | Lucas Martínez Quartasimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 30 | €4.1m | 91 | 83 |
| 9 | Calvin Verdonksimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 29 | €2.6m | 91 | 83 |
| 10 | Oumar Soletsimilar↗ | Udinese | 26 | €22m | 90 | 84 |
| 11 | Dominik Kohrsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 32 | €1.9m | 90 | 82 |
| 12 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 90 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Luke Shaw
≈ 100% Luke Shaw · strong: Possession won in att. third, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Luke Shaw · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Luke Shaw · strong: Successful dribbles, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Luke Shaw?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, José Luis Gayà (Valencia) does the closest job to Luke Shaw, at 92/100 on profile. Deveron Fonville and Yannick Leliendal follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Luke Shaw?
Yes — Yannick Leliendal (FC Volendam) plays a similar left back role at roughly €1.1m, a 84/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Luke Shaw?
Doppel learns Luke Shaw's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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