Who should replace Sandro Cruz?
LBGil Vicente · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitSandro Cruz's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Sandro Cruz, the best-fitting left backs are Jacques Ekomié, Yannick Cappelle, Teo Quintero. Jacques Ekomié (Angers) matches the role at 91/100 on tactical profile (77/100 overall). A cheaper option: Rob Nizet at about €200k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Sandro Cruz
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jacques Ekomiésimilar↗ | Angers | 23 | €8.4m | 91 | 77 |
| 2 | Yannick Cappellesimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 23 | €700k | 91 | 77 |
| 3 | Teo Quinterosimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 27 | €1.2m | 91 | 78 |
| 4 | Marcus Baggesensimilar↗ | IFK Norrköping | 23 | €400k | 90 | 80 |
| 5 | Francisco Chissumbasimilar↗ | FC Alverca | 21 | €5.5m | 89 | 76 |
| 6 | Yannick Leliendalsimilar↗ | FC Volendam | 24 | €1.1m | 88 | 78 |
| 7 | Ruben Rooskensimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 26 | €500k | 88 | 78 |
| 8 | Rob Nizetsimilar↗ | Willem II Tilburg | 24 | €200k | 87 | 76 |
| 9 | Rhys Norrington-Daviessimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 27 | €2.3m | 87 | 76 |
| 10 | Orest Lebedenkosimilar↗ | Vizela | 28 | €600k | 87 | 78 |
| 11 | Lucas Mincarellisimilar↗ | Montpellier | 22 | €700k | 87 | 77 |
| 12 | Sam McCallumsimilar↗ | Norwich City | 26 | €1.9m | 87 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Sandro Cruz
≈ 100% Sandro Cruz · strong: Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Sandro Cruz · medium reliability
≈ 100% Sandro Cruz · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Sandro Cruz?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Jacques Ekomié (Angers) does the closest job to Sandro Cruz, at 91/100 on profile. Yannick Cappelle and Teo Quintero follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Sandro Cruz?
Yes — Rob Nizet (Willem II Tilburg) plays a similar left back role at roughly €200k, a 76/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Sandro Cruz?
Doppel learns Sandro Cruz's role profile from his 2024/25 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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