Who should replace Leonardo Buta?
LBMoreirense · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitLeonardo Buta's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Leonardo Buta, the best-fitting left backs are Weverson, Toni Lato, Rob Nizet. Weverson (FC Arouca) matches the role at 90/100 on tactical profile (73/100 overall). A cheaper option: Rob Nizet at about €200k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Leonardo Buta
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Weversonsimilar↗ | FC Arouca | 26 | €800k | 90 | 73 |
| 2 | Toni Latosimilar↗ | Mallorca | 29 | €1.3m | 88 | 73 |
| 3 | Rob Nizetsimilar↗ | Willem II Tilburg | 24 | €200k | 87 | 75 |
| 4 | Yannick Leliendalsimilar↗ | FC Volendam | 24 | €1.1m | 87 | 77 |
| 5 | Djevencio van der Kustsimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 25 | €400k | 85 | 77 |
| 6 | Matheus Bahiasimilar↗ | Ceará | 27 | €3.1m | 84 | 74 |
| 7 | Ruben Rooskensimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 26 | €500k | 84 | 75 |
| 8 | Onyemaechi Brunosimilar↗ | Boavista | 27 | €2.6m | 83 | 73 |
| 9 | Deveron Fonvillesimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 23 | €1.5m | 83 | 74 |
| 10 | David Møller Wolfesimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 24 | €7.3m | 83 | 73 |
| 11 | Gonçalo Costasimilar↗ | Portimonense SAD | 26 | €600k | 83 | 73 |
| 12 | Aske Adelgaardsimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 23 | €900k | 83 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Leonardo Buta
≈ 100% Leonardo Buta · strong: Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Leonardo Buta · strong: Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Leonardo Buta · strong: Aerial duels won %, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Leonardo Buta?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Weverson (FC Arouca) does the closest job to Leonardo Buta, at 90/100 on profile. Toni Lato and Rob Nizet follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Leonardo Buta?
Yes — Rob Nizet (Willem II Tilburg) plays a similar left back role at roughly €200k, a 75/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Leonardo Buta?
Doppel learns Leonardo Buta's role profile from his 2023/24 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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