Who should replace Connor Roberts?
RBBurnley · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitConnor Roberts's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Connor Roberts, the best-fitting right backs are Yukinari Sugawara, Richard Ledezma, Fredrik Sjøvold. Yukinari Sugawara (AZ Alkmaar) matches the role at 91/100 on tactical profile (87/100 overall). A cheaper option: Bruno Gaspar at about €400k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Connor Roberts
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yukinari Sugawarasimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 26 | €5.0m | 91 | 87 |
| 2 | Richard Ledezmasimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 26 | €6.3m | 91 | 80 |
| 3 | Fredrik Sjøvoldsimilar↗ | Bodø/Glimt | 23 | €11m | 91 | 86 |
| 4 | Rony Janssonsimilar↗ | Kalmar FF | 22 | €500k | 91 | 79 |
| 5 | Bruno Gasparsimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 33 | €400k | 90 | 84 |
| 6 | Victor Gómezsimilar↗ | Sporting Braga | 26 | €9.7m | 90 | 80 |
| 7 | Óscar de Marcossimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 37 | €700k* | 90 | 81 |
| 8 | Darnell Furlongsimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 31 | €2.4m | 90 | 80 |
| 9 | Tomoki Iwatasimilar↗ | Birmingham City | 29 | €1.8m | 89 | 82 |
| 10 | Kenny Lalasimilar↗ | Stade Brestois | 35 | €1.4m | 89 | 80 |
| 11 | Giovanni Di Lorenzosimilar↗ | SSC Napoli | 33 | €6.8m | 89 | 79 |
| 12 | Florent Hadergjonajsimilar↗ | Alanyaspor | 32 | €1.9m | 89 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Connor Roberts
≈ 100% Connor Roberts · strong: Sofascore rating, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Connor Roberts · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Touches · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Touches /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Connor Roberts · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Connor Roberts?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Yukinari Sugawara (AZ Alkmaar) does the closest job to Connor Roberts, at 91/100 on profile. Richard Ledezma and Fredrik Sjøvold follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Connor Roberts?
Yes — Bruno Gaspar (Vitória SC) plays a similar right back role at roughly €400k, a 84/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Connor Roberts?
Doppel learns Connor Roberts's role profile from his 2024/25 season and ranks right backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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