Who should replace Lesley Ugochukwu?
CM/CDMBurnley · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLesley Ugochukwu's profile ↗
Lesley Ugochukwu is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Burnley in the Premier League, with 35 appearances in the 2025/26 season. Players who can replace Ugochukwu include Dirk Wanner Proper from NEC Nijmegen, who has a fit score of 82/100, and Daniel Requena from Córdoba, with a fit score of 83/100. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Ugochukwu, Balthazar Pierret from Quevilly - Rouen Métropole offers a fit score of 80/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Balthazar Pierretsimilar↗ | Quevilly - Rouen Métropole | 26 | €1.5m | 93 | 80 |
| 2 | Jorthy Mokiosimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 18 | €7.8m | 93 | 78 |
| 3 | Dirk Wanner Propersimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 24 | €1.4m | 93 | 82 |
| 4 | Daniel Requenasimilar↗ | Córdoba | 22 | €1.0m | 92 | 83 |
| 5 | Mauricio Benitezsimilar↗ | Royal Antwerp FC | 22 | €2.3m | 92 | 78 |
| 6 | Rabby Nzingoulasimilar↗ | Montpellier | 21 | €2.1m | 91 | 79 |
| 7 | Yassin Oukilisimilar↗ | RKC Waalwijk | 25 | €700k | 91 | 79 |
| 8 | Melle Meulensteensimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 27 | €2.4m | 91 | 80 |
| 9 | Mithat Palasimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 26 | €2.8m | 91 | 78 |
| 10 | Khalil Fayadsimilar↗ | Montpellier | 22 | €1.5m | 91 | 83 |
| 11 | Matías Vecinosimilar↗ | Lazio | 35 | €1.1m | 91 | 82 |
| 12 | Joe Aribosimilar↗ | Southampton | 30 | €1.9m | 90 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Lesley Ugochukwu
≈ 100% Lesley Ugochukwu · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Lesley Ugochukwu · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Lesley Ugochukwu · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Lesley Ugochukwu?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Balthazar Pierret (Quevilly - Rouen Métropole) does the closest job to Lesley Ugochukwu, at 93/100 on profile. Jorthy Mokio and Dirk Wanner Proper follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Lesley Ugochukwu?
Yes — Yassin Oukili (RKC Waalwijk) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €700k, a 79/100 match.
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