Who should replace David Luiz?
CBFortaleza · 2024 · ranked by tactical + market fitDavid Luiz's profile ↗
David Luiz is a centre-back for Fortaleza in the BRA-Serie A, with 23 appearances and 3 goals in 2024. For those seeking the best replacement for David Luiz, Odin Luras Bjørtuft from Bodø/Glimt stands out with a fit score of 87/100, while Rodrigo Guth from Fortuna Sittard also offers a strong tactical fit at 86/100. These players could be considered for those looking for alternatives who can replace Luiz effectively.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luka Vuškovićsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 19 | €64m | 93 | 84 |
| 2 | Odin Luras Bjørtuftsimilar↗ | Bodø/Glimt | 28 | €4.1m | 92 | 87 |
| 3 | Chancel Mbembasimilar↗ | Lille | 32 | €1.8m | 91 | 83 |
| 4 | Rodrigo Guthsimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 26 | €1.3m | 91 | 86 |
| 5 | Léo Pereirasimilar↗ | Flamengo | 30 | €9.4m | 91 | 82 |
| 6 | Raúl Asenciosimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 23 | €18m | 91 | 82 |
| 7 | Harry Darlingsimilar↗ | Norwich City | 27 | €4.4m | 91 | 86 |
| 8 | Pietro Ceccaronisimilar↗ | Palermo | 31 | €1.5m | 91 | 85 |
| 9 | Taha Altıkardeşsimilar↗ | Göztepe | 23 | €4.1m | 90 | 84 |
| 10 | Lewis Dunksimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €3.6m | 90 | 84 |
| 11 | Ross Sykessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 27 | €4.9m | 90 | 87 |
| 12 | Leandro Cabrerasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 35 | €900k | 89 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match David Luiz
≈ 100% David Luiz · strong: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% David Luiz · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% David Luiz · strong: xG + xA, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for David Luiz?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Luka Vušković (Brighton & Hove Albion) does the closest job to David Luiz, at 93/100 on profile. Odin Luras Bjørtuft and Chancel Mbemba follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace David Luiz?
Yes — Rodrigo Guth (Fortuna Sittard) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €1.3m, a 86/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for David Luiz?
Doppel learns David Luiz's role profile from his 2024 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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