Who should replace Leonel Bucca?
CMIndependiente Rivadavia · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitLeonel Bucca's profile ↗
Leonel Bucca is a central midfielder for Independiente Rivadavia in the Argentine Liga Profesional, with 30 appearances in the 2024/25 season, contributing 2 goals and 2 assists. For those seeking the best replacement for Bucca, Khalil Fayad from Montpellier (fit 84/100) and Christantus Uche from Getafe (fit 84/100) are strong tactical alternatives. Both players demonstrate a similar skill set and can effectively fulfil the same role in midfield.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Makaya Ibrahima Diabysimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 19 | €1.5m | 93 | 83 |
| 2 | Khalil Fayadsimilar↗ | Montpellier | 22 | €1.5m | 92 | 84 |
| 3 | Finn Porathsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 29 | €800k | 92 | 80 |
| 4 | Christantus Uchesimilar↗ | Getafe | 23 | €13m | 92 | 85 |
| 5 | Mauro Arambarrisimilar↗ | Getafe | 31 | €8.3m | 91 | 80 |
| 6 | Lawrence Agyekumsimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 23 | €1.4m | 91 | 82 |
| 7 | Merlin Röhlsimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 24 | €15m | 91 | 81 |
| 8 | Diego Gómezsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €27m | 91 | 83 |
| 9 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 26 | €6.5m | 91 | 86 |
| 10 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 27 | €3.2m | 91 | 81 |
| 11 | Pedro Limasimilar↗ | AVS - Futebol SAD | 23 | €3.2m | 90 | 82 |
| 12 | Santi Garcíasimilar↗ | Gil Vicente | 25 | €4.4m | 90 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Leonel Bucca
≈ 100% Leonel Bucca · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Leonel Bucca · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Duels won /90
≈ 100% Leonel Bucca · strong: Clearances, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Duels won /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Leonel Bucca?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Makaya Ibrahima Diaby (Cercle Brugge) does the closest job to Leonel Bucca, at 93/100 on profile. Khalil Fayad and Finn Porath follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Leonel Bucca?
Yes — Finn Porath (Holstein Kiel) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €800k, a 80/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Leonel Bucca?
Doppel learns Leonel Bucca's role profile from his 2024/25 season and ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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