Who should replace David Luiz?
CBFortaleza · 2020/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitDavid Luiz's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace David Luiz, the best-fitting centre backs are Luka Vušković, Chancel Mbemba, Odin Luras Bjørtuft. Luka Vušković (KVC Westerlo) matches the role at 93/100 on tactical profile (84/100 overall). A cheaper option: Leandro Cabrera at about €900k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for David Luiz
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luka Vuškovićsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 19 | €64m | 93 | 84 |
| 2 | Chancel Mbembasimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 32 | €1.8m | 92 | 83 |
| 3 | Odin Luras Bjørtuftsimilar↗ | Bodø/Glimt | 28 | €4.1m | 91 | 87 |
| 4 | Edmond Tapsobasimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 27 | €37m | 91 | 81 |
| 5 | Lewis Dunksimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €3.6m | 91 | 84 |
| 6 | Raúl Asenciosimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 23 | €18m | 91 | 80 |
| 7 | Leandro Cabrerasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 35 | €900k | 90 | 83 |
| 8 | Rodrigo Guthsimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 26 | €1.3m | 90 | 83 |
| 9 | Léo Pereirasimilar↗ | Flamengo | 30 | €9.4m | 90 | 82 |
| 10 | Taha Altıkardeşsimilar↗ | Göztepe | 23 | €4.1m | 90 | 84 |
| 11 | Elias Cobbautsimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 29 | €500k | 90 | 82 |
| 12 | Martin Ove Rosethsimilar↗ | Viking FK | 28 | €700k | 90 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, 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: xG + xA, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% David Luiz · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for David Luiz?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Luka Vušković (KVC Westerlo) does the closest job to David Luiz, at 93/100 on profile. Chancel Mbemba and Odin Luras Bjørtuft follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace David Luiz?
Yes — Leandro Cabrera (Espanyol) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €900k, a 83/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for David Luiz?
Doppel learns David Luiz's role profile from his 2020/24 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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