Who should replace Alejo Cruz?
LWAtlético Goianiense · 2020/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitAlejo Cruz's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Alejo Cruz, the best-fitting left wingers are Florian Kainz, Sergio Gómez, Mattia Zaccagni. Florian Kainz (1. FC Köln) matches the role at 93/100 on tactical profile (78/100 overall). A cheaper option: Thomas Ouwejan at about €700k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Alejo Cruz
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florian Kainzsimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 34 | €11m* | 93 | 78 |
| 2 | Sergio Gómezsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 26 | €15m | 91 | 75 |
| 3 | Mattia Zaccagnisimilar↗ | Lazio | 31 | €6.8m | 89 | 75 |
| 4 | Arsen Zakharyansimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 23 | €8.7m | 89 | 76 |
| 5 | Michel Vlapsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 29 | €3.1m | 88 | 76 |
| 6 | Arijon Ibrahimovićsimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 21 | €11m | 87 | 84 |
| 7 | Ji-sung Eomsimilar↗ | Swansea City | 24 | €1.7m | 87 | 76 |
| 8 | Thomas Ouwejansimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 30 | €700k | 87 | 75 |
| 9 | Jón Dagur Þórsteinssonsimilar↗ | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 28 | €800k | 87 | 81 |
| 10 | Dwight McNeilsimilar↗ | Everton | 27 | €19m | 87 | 78 |
| 11 | Abderrahman Rebbachsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 28 | €2.4m | 86 | 76 |
| 12 | Michel Ange Balikwishasimilar↗ | Royal Antwerp FC | 25 | €3.3m | 86 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Alejo Cruz
≈ 100% Alejo Cruz · strong: Accurate crosses, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Accurate long balls /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Alejo Cruz · strong: Accurate crosses, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Alejo Cruz · strong: Sofascore rating, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Duels won /90, Touches /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Alejo Cruz?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Florian Kainz (1. FC Köln) does the closest job to Alejo Cruz, at 93/100 on profile. Sergio Gómez and Mattia Zaccagni follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Alejo Cruz?
Yes — Thomas Ouwejan (NEC Nijmegen) plays a similar left winger role at roughly €700k, a 75/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Alejo Cruz?
Doppel learns Alejo Cruz's role profile from his 2020/24 season and ranks left wingers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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