Who should replace Lucas Esquivel?
LB/CBAthletico · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitLucas Esquivel's profile ↗
Lucas Esquivel is a left-back/centre-back for Athletico in the Brazilian Serie A, with 16 appearances in 2026. For those seeking the best replacement for Esquivel, consider Alfie Doughty from Millwall, who has a fit score of 89/100, or Christopher Operi from Başakşehir FK, also with a fit score of 89/100. Both players offer similar tactical attributes and could effectively fill the role.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alfie Doughtysimilar↗ | Millwall | 27 | €5.2m | 96 | 89 |
| 2 | Christopher Operisimilar↗ | Başakşehir FK | 29 | €3.7m | 95 | 89 |
| 3 | David Raumsimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 28 | €27m | 94 | 87 |
| 4 | Maximilian Mittelstädtsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 29 | €20m | 94 | 86 |
| 5 | Wendellsimilar↗ | São Paulo | 33 | €1.6m | 94 | 86 |
| 6 | Tobias Mohrsimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 31 | €800k | 93 | 87 |
| 7 | Angeliñosimilar↗ | AS Roma | 29 | €4.2m | 93 | 85 |
| 8 | Souffian El Karouanisimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 26 | €14m | 93 | 86 |
| 9 | Ryan Manningsimilar↗ | Southampton | 30 | €3.0m | 93 | 88 |
| 10 | Sergio Gómezsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 26 | €15m | 93 | 86 |
| 11 | Nazinhosimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 23 | €6.6m | 93 | 89 |
| 12 | Mats Rotssimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 20 | €11m | 93 | 88 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Lucas Esquivel
≈ 100% Lucas Esquivel · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Lucas Esquivel · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Lucas Esquivel · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Lucas Esquivel?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Alfie Doughty (Millwall) does the closest job to Lucas Esquivel, at 96/100 on profile. Christopher Operi and David Raum follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Lucas Esquivel?
Yes — Tobias Mohr (Standard Liège) plays a similar left back role at roughly €800k, a 87/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Lucas Esquivel?
Doppel learns Lucas Esquivel's role profile from his 2026 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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