Who should replace Sebastián Coates?
CBSporting CP · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitSebastián Coates's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Sebastián Coates, the best-fitting centre backs are Luka Vušković, Yann Bisseck, Ismaelo Ganiou. Luka Vušković (Hamburger SV) matches the role at 92/100 on tactical profile (86/100 overall). A cheaper option: Fabian Schär at about €3.9m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Sebastián Coates
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luka Vuškovićsimilar↗ | Hamburger SV | 19 | €64m | 92 | 86 |
| 2 | Yann Bissecksimilar↗ | Inter | 26 | €47m | 92 | 82 |
| 3 | Ismaelo Ganiousimilar↗ | RC Lens | 21 | €19m | 91 | 84 |
| 4 | Davinson Sánchezsimilar↗ | Galatasaray | 30 | €17m | 91 | 81 |
| 5 | Fabian Schärsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 35 | €3.9m | 91 | 82 |
| 6 | Olivier Boscaglisimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 29 | €14m | 91 | 81 |
| 7 | Ozan Kabaksimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 26 | €15m | 90 | 83 |
| 8 | Strahinja Pavlovićsimilar↗ | AC Milan | 25 | €38m | 90 | 83 |
| 9 | Malick Thiawsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 25 | €41m | 90 | 83 |
| 10 | Jerdy Schoutensimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 29 | €18m | 90 | 82 |
| 11 | Edmond Tapsobasimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 27 | €37m | 90 | 81 |
| 12 | Ronald Araújosimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 27 | €22m | 90 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Sebastián Coates
≈ 100% Sebastián Coates · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Sebastián Coates · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Sebastián Coates · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Sebastián Coates?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Luka Vušković (Hamburger SV) does the closest job to Sebastián Coates, at 92/100 on profile. Yann Bisseck and Ismaelo Ganiou follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Sebastián Coates?
Yes — Fabian Schär (Newcastle United) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €3.9m, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Sebastián Coates?
Doppel learns Sebastián Coates's role profile from his 2023/24 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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