Who should replace Chico Lamba?
CBSaint-Étienne · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitChico Lamba's profile ↗
Chico Lamba is a centre-back for Saint-Étienne in Ligue 2, aged 23, with a market value of €3m. Potential replacements include August Erlingmark from IFK Göteborg, who has a tactical fit score of 79/100, and Eivind Helland of Bologna with a fit of 78/100. For those searching for players similar to Lamba or who can replace him, these options provide strong alternatives in terms of defensive capability.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eivind Hellandsimilar↗ | Bologna | 21 | €7.4m | 95 | 78 |
| 2 | Sondre Langåssimilar↗ | Derby County | 25 | €4.1m | 92 | 78 |
| 3 | August Erlingmarksimilar↗ | IFK Göteborg | 28 | €800k | 91 | 79 |
| 4 | Gianni Stensnesssimilar↗ | Viking FK | 27 | €1.5m | 90 | 78 |
| 5 | Léo Pereirasimilar↗ | Flamengo | 30 | €9.4m | 90 | 81 |
| 6 | Vetle Skjaerviksimilar↗ | Tromsø IL | 26 | €700k | 89 | 80 |
| 7 | George Edmundsonsimilar↗ | Middlesbrough | 29 | €600k | 89 | 79 |
| 8 | Zak Vynersimilar↗ | Wrexham | 29 | €3.2m | 89 | 78 |
| 9 | Albin Demouchysimilar↗ | Guingamp | 24 | €100k | 88 | 78 |
| 10 | Mikkel Konradsen Ceidesimilar↗ | Rosenborg BK | 25 | €600k | 88 | 80 |
| 11 | Théo Eyoumsimilar↗ | Le Mans | 24 | €1.0m | 88 | 77 |
| 12 | Nick Viergeversimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 37 | €300k | 88 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Chico Lamba
≈ 100% Chico Lamba · strong: Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Chico Lamba · strong: Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Chico Lamba · strong: Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Chico Lamba?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Eivind Helland (Bologna) does the closest job to Chico Lamba, at 95/100 on profile. Sondre Langås and August Erlingmark follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Chico Lamba?
Yes — George Edmundson (Middlesbrough) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €600k, a 79/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Chico Lamba?
Doppel learns Chico Lamba's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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