Who should replace Florian Lejeune?
CBRayo Vallecano · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitFlorian Lejeune's profile ↗
Florian Lejeune is a centre-back for Rayo Vallecano in La Liga, with 36 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 2 goals and 1 assist. For those seeking the best replacement for Lejeune, players like Marc Guéhi from Manchester City and James Tarkowski from Everton both demonstrate a strong tactical fit, scoring 84/100, making them ideal options for a similar role.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joachim Andersensimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 30 | €21m | 95 | 82 |
| 2 | Marc Guéhisimilar↗ | Manchester City | 26 | €66m | 93 | 84 |
| 3 | Eiran Cashinsimilar↗ | Blackburn Rovers | 25 | €5.3m | 93 | 83 |
| 4 | James Tarkowskisimilar↗ | Everton | 34 | €5.2m | 92 | 84 |
| 5 | Willi Orbánsimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 34 | €5.5m | 92 | 82 |
| 6 | Adrián de la Fuentesimilar↗ | Levante UD | 27 | €4.1m | 92 | 89 |
| 7 | Ismaelo Ganiousimilar↗ | RC Lens | 21 | €19m | 92 | 85 |
| 8 | Juan Foythsimilar↗ | Villarreal | 28 | €8.6m | 92 | 84 |
| 9 | Jacobo Ramónsimilar↗ | Como | 21 | €32m | 92 | 87 |
| 10 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 92 | 86 |
| 11 | Nordi Mukielesimilar↗ | Sunderland | 29 | €15m | 92 | 83 |
| 12 | Nico Schlotterbecksimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 27 | €57m | 91 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Florian Lejeune
≈ 100% Florian Lejeune · strong: Accurate long balls, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Big chances created /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Florian Lejeune · strong: xG + xA, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Florian Lejeune · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Florian Lejeune?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Joachim Andersen (Crystal Palace) does the closest job to Florian Lejeune, at 95/100 on profile. Marc Guéhi and Eiran Cashin follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Florian Lejeune?
Yes — Adrián de la Fuente (Levante UD) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €4.1m, a 89/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Florian Lejeune?
Doppel learns Florian Lejeune'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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