Who should replace Zaidu Sanusi?
LBFC Porto · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitZaidu Sanusi's profile ↗
Zaidu Sanusi is a left-back for FC Porto in the Primeira Liga, with 17 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 1 goal and 1 assist over 995 minutes. Players who can replace Sanusi include Alfie Doughty from Luton Town, who has a fit score of 86/100, and Mortadha Ben Ouanes from Kasımpaşa, with a fit score of 85/100. These players offer similar tactical benefits and could serve as effective alternatives for his role.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mortadha Ben Ouanessimilar↗ | Kasımpaşa | 32 | €1.4m | 93 | 85 |
| 2 | Alfie Doughtysimilar↗ | Luton Town | 27 | €5.2m | 92 | 86 |
| 3 | David Raumsimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 28 | €27m | 92 | 85 |
| 4 | Ismail Jakobssimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 27 | €8.7m | 92 | 84 |
| 5 | Sergio Gómezsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 26 | €15m | 91 | 85 |
| 6 | Ososimilar↗ | Sevilla | 23 | €11m | 91 | 84 |
| 7 | Tommaso Augellosimilar↗ | Palermo | 32 | €1.2m | 91 | 82 |
| 8 | Christopher Operisimilar↗ | Le Havre | 29 | €3.7m | 91 | 85 |
| 9 | Mats Rotssimilar↗ | FC Twente | 20 | €11m | 91 | 86 |
| 10 | Matheus Bidusimilar↗ | Corinthians | 27 | €7.3m | 91 | 83 |
| 11 | Fabiano Parisisimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 26 | €5.5m | 91 | 82 |
| 12 | Maximiliano Araújosimilar↗ | Sporting CP | 26 | €32m | 90 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Zaidu Sanusi
≈ 100% Zaidu Sanusi · strong: Possession won in att. third, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Zaidu Sanusi · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Zaidu Sanusi · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Zaidu Sanusi?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Mortadha Ben Ouanes (Kasımpaşa) does the closest job to Zaidu Sanusi, at 93/100 on profile. Alfie Doughty and David Raum follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Zaidu Sanusi?
Yes — Tommaso Augello (Palermo) plays a similar left back role at roughly €1.2m, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Zaidu Sanusi?
Doppel learns Zaidu Sanusi's role profile from his 2025/26 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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