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Who should replace Wagner Leonardo?

CBGrêmio · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitWagner Leonardo's profile ↗

Wagner Leonardo is a centre-back for Grêmio in the Brazilian Serie A, with 9 appearances and 690 minutes played in 2026. The best replacements for Wagner Leonardo include Peru Rodríguez from Cultural Leonesa, who has a fit score of 79/100, and Marvin Elimbi Gilbert from Gil Vicente, with a fit score of 78/100. Both players demonstrate tactical compatibility, making them suitable alternatives for those seeking players similar to Leonardo.

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Best replacements for Wagner Leonardo

#PlayerClubAgeValueTacticalOverall
1Marvin Elimbi Gilbertsimilar↗Gil Vicente23€3.9m9178
2Peru Rodríguezsimilar↗Cultural Leonesa24€400k9079
3Jesús Vallejosimilar↗Albacete Balompié29€1.0m8976
4Tijs Velthuissimilar↗Sparta Rotterdam24€500k8877
5Marco Morenosimilar↗Eibar25€800k8878
6Aritz Arambarrisimilar↗Eibar28€700k8777
7Mohamed Jaouabsimilar↗Amiens SC24€600k8777
8Jorge Cabellosimilar↗Mirandés22€900k8778
9Fernando Calerosimilar↗Espanyol31€2.1m8777
10Rick Meissensimilar↗Excelsior24€800k8777
11David Torressimilar↗Real Valladolid23€2.1m8777
12Kazunari Kitasimilar↗Real Sociedad B21€1.8m8577

* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons

Why these players match Wagner Leonardo

1. Marvin Elimbi GilbertGil Vicente78/100

≈ 100% Wagner Leonardo · strong: Accurate long balls · low reliability

Strengths: Accurate long balls /90

2. Peru RodríguezCultural Leonesa79/100

≈ 100% Wagner Leonardo · strong: Accurate long balls · medium reliability

Strengths: Accurate long balls /90

3. Jesús VallejoAlbacete Balompié76/100

≈ 100% Wagner Leonardo · low reliability

FAQ

Who is the best replacement for Wagner Leonardo?

By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Marvin Elimbi Gilbert (Gil Vicente) does the closest job to Wagner Leonardo, at 91/100 on profile. Peru Rodríguez and Jesús Vallejo follow.

Is there a cheaper player who can replace Wagner Leonardo?

Yes — Peru Rodríguez (Cultural Leonesa) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €400k, a 79/100 match.

How does Doppel find replacements for Wagner Leonardo?

Doppel learns Wagner Leonardo's role profile from his 2026 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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