Who should replace Léo Santos?
CBCD Nacional · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLéo Santos's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Léo Santos, the best-fitting centre backs are Ko Itakura, David Zec, Eduardo Doma. Ko Itakura (Borussia M'gladbach) matches the role at 91/100 on tactical profile (79/100 overall). A cheaper option: Rodrigo Fagundes at about €0k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Léo Santos
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ko Itakurasimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 29 | €8.4m | 91 | 79 |
| 2 | David Zecsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 26 | €2.3m | 91 | 80 |
| 3 | Eduardo Domasimilar↗ | Chapecoense | 28 | €1.3m | 91 | 79 |
| 4 | Nikolai Soyset Hoplandsimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 22 | €1.6m | 90 | 82 |
| 5 | Rodrigo Guthsimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 26 | €1.3m | 90 | 83 |
| 6 | Leandro Cabrerasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 35 | €900k | 89 | 82 |
| 7 | Rodrigo Fagundessimilar↗ | Criciúma | 39 | €0k | 88 | 79 |
| 8 | Wagner Leonardosimilar↗ | Vitória | 27 | €3.3m | 88 | 84 |
| 9 | Douglas Mendessimilar↗ | Red Bull Bragantino | 22 | €800k | 88 | 82 |
| 10 | Chancel Mbembasimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 32 | €1.8m | 88 | 81 |
| 11 | Danny da Costasimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 33 | €1.1m | 88 | 83 |
| 12 | Dies Jansesimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 20 | €6.2m | 88 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Léo Santos
≈ 100% Léo Santos · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Léo Santos · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Key passes /90
≈ 100% Léo Santos · strong: Big chances created, Accurate long balls · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Léo Santos?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Ko Itakura (Borussia M'gladbach) does the closest job to Léo Santos, at 91/100 on profile. David Zec and Eduardo Doma follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Léo Santos?
Yes — Rodrigo Fagundes (Criciúma) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €0k, a 79/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Léo Santos?
Doppel learns Léo Santos'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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