Who should replace Zaidu Sanusi?
LBFC Porto · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitZaidu Sanusi's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Zaidu Sanusi, the best-fitting left backs are Mortadha Ben Ouanes, Alfie Doughty, Fabian Nürnberger. Mortadha Ben Ouanes (Kasımpaşa) matches the role at 93/100 on tactical profile (86/100 overall). A cheaper option: Mortadha Ben Ouanes at about €1.4m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Zaidu Sanusi
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mortadha Ben Ouanessimilar↗ | Kasımpaşa | 32 | €1.4m | 93 | 86 |
| 2 | Alfie Doughtysimilar↗ | Luton Town | 27 | €5.2m | 91 | 85 |
| 3 | Fabian Nürnbergersimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 27 | €1.6m | 91 | 84 |
| 4 | David Raumsimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 28 | €27m | 90 | 85 |
| 5 | Sergio Gómezsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 26 | €15m | 90 | 85 |
| 6 | Bjorn Meijersimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 23 | €2.8m | 90 | 87 |
| 7 | Ososimilar↗ | Sevilla | 23 | €11m | 90 | 83 |
| 8 | Theo Hernándezsimilar↗ | AC Milan | 29 | €21m | 90 | 83 |
| 9 | Joaquín Piquerezsimilar↗ | Palmeiras | 28 | €11m | 90 | 82 |
| 10 | Lucas Pitonsimilar↗ | Vasco da Gama | 26 | €5.7m | 90 | 82 |
| 11 | Mats Rotssimilar↗ | FC Twente | 20 | €11m | 89 | 85 |
| 12 | Deiver Machadosimilar↗ | RC Lens | 33 | €1.9m | 89 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Zaidu Sanusi
≈ 100% Zaidu Sanusi · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Possession won in att. third /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, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Shots /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 Fabian Nürnberger follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Zaidu Sanusi?
Yes — Mortadha Ben Ouanes (Kasımpaşa) plays a similar left back role at roughly €1.4m, a 86/100 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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