Who should replace Lucas Esteves?
LBGrêmio · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitLucas Esteves's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Lucas Esteves, the best-fitting left backs are Emir Karić, Archie Brown, Tuur Rommens. Emir Karić (Darmstadt 98) matches the role at 90/100 on tactical profile (77/100 overall). A cheaper option: Mikkel Rakneberg at about €700k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Lucas Esteves
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emir Karićsimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 29 | €1.2m | 90 | 77 |
| 2 | Archie Brownsimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 24 | €12m | 90 | 79 |
| 3 | Tuur Rommenssimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €7.3m | 90 | 81 |
| 4 | Lucas Esquivelsimilar↗ | Athletico | 25 | €7.2m | 89 | 80 |
| 5 | Mikkel Raknebergsimilar↗ | Kristiansund BK | 24 | €700k | 89 | 79 |
| 6 | Anders Hiimsimilar↗ | Sarpsborg 08 | 24 | €900k | 88 | 79 |
| 7 | Yannick Leliendalsimilar↗ | FC Volendam | 24 | €1.1m | 87 | 78 |
| 8 | Luca Netzsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 23 | €7.7m | 87 | 80 |
| 9 | Guilherme Romãosimilar↗ | Atlético Goianiense | 29 | €400k | 87 | 78 |
| 10 | Daam Foulonsimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 27 | €1.9m | 86 | 80 |
| 11 | Wendellsimilar↗ | FC Porto | 33 | €1.6m | 86 | 79 |
| 12 | Vasilios Zagaritissimilar↗ | Almere City FC | 25 | €3.2m | 85 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Lucas Esteves
≈ 100% Lucas Esteves · strong: Possession won in att. third, Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Lucas Esteves · strong: Successful dribbles, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Lucas Esteves · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Lucas Esteves?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Emir Karić (Darmstadt 98) does the closest job to Lucas Esteves, at 90/100 on profile. Archie Brown and Tuur Rommens follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Lucas Esteves?
Yes — Mikkel Rakneberg (Kristiansund BK) plays a similar left back role at roughly €700k, a 79/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Lucas Esteves?
Doppel learns Lucas Esteves's role profile from his 2025 season and ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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