Who should replace Lesley Ugochukwu?
CM/CDMBurnley · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLesley Ugochukwu's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Lesley Ugochukwu, the best-fitting central midfielders are Lassana Coulibaly, Seydouba Cisse, Michael Folorunsho. Lassana Coulibaly (Lecce) matches the role at 93/100 on tactical profile (75/100 overall). A cheaper option: Khalil Fayad at about €1.5m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Lesley Ugochukwu
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lassana Coulibalysimilar↗ | Lecce | 30 | €2.3m | 93 | 75 |
| 2 | Seydouba Cissesimilar↗ | Leganés | 25 | €2.1m | 92 | 77 |
| 3 | Michael Folorunshosimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 28 | €4.6m | 92 | 76 |
| 4 | Rabby Nzingoulasimilar↗ | Montpellier | 21 | €2.1m | 91 | 76 |
| 5 | Mario Martínsimilar↗ | Getafe | 22 | €11m | 91 | 75 |
| 6 | Khalil Fayadsimilar↗ | Montpellier | 22 | €1.5m | 90 | 80 |
| 7 | Leandro Barreirosimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 26 | €17m | 90 | 76 |
| 8 | Cher Ndoursimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 22 | €19m | 90 | 76 |
| 9 | Simon Sohmsimilar↗ | Parma | 25 | €7.8m | 90 | 75 |
| 10 | Gianluca Busiosimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €7.3m | 89 | 75 |
| 11 | Giulio Maggioresimilar↗ | Salernitana | 28 | €500k | 89 | 75 |
| 12 | Samú Costasimilar↗ | Mallorca | 26 | €15m | 89 | 75 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Lesley Ugochukwu
≈ 100% Lesley Ugochukwu · low reliability
≈ 100% Lesley Ugochukwu · strong: Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Lesley Ugochukwu · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Lesley Ugochukwu?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Lassana Coulibaly (Lecce) does the closest job to Lesley Ugochukwu, at 93/100 on profile. Seydouba Cisse and Michael Folorunsho follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Lesley Ugochukwu?
Yes — Khalil Fayad (Montpellier) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.5m, a 80/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Lesley Ugochukwu?
Doppel learns Lesley Ugochukwu's role profile from his 2025/26 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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