Who should replace Alex Telles?
LBBotafogo · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitAlex Telles's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Alex Telles, the best-fitting left backs are Ryan Giles, Derrick Köhn, Amine Cherni. Ryan Giles (Hull City) matches the role at 96/100 on tactical profile (87/100 overall). A cheaper option: Faouzi Ghoulam at about €200k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Alex Telles
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ryan Gilessimilar↗ | Hull City | 26 | €11m | 96 | 87 |
| 2 | Derrick Köhnsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 27 | €4.2m | 93 | 86 |
| 3 | Amine Chernisimilar↗ | Göztepe | 25 | €3.6m | 93 | 83 |
| 4 | Josh Tymonsimilar↗ | Swansea City | 27 | €9.7m | 92 | 81 |
| 5 | Tom Strannegårdsimilar↗ | IK Start | 24 | €600k | 92 | 88 |
| 6 | Youssef Enriquezsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 21 | €4.3m | 92 | 85 |
| 7 | Emanuele Valerisimilar↗ | Parma | 28 | €2.9m | 92 | 83 |
| 8 | Faouzi Ghoulamsimilar↗ | Hatayspor | 35 | €200k | 91 | 83 |
| 9 | Daniel Svenssonsimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 24 | €20m | 91 | 85 |
| 10 | Giuseppe Pezzellasimilar↗ | Empoli | 29 | €2.1m | 91 | 82 |
| 11 | Bas Kuiperssimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 32 | €800k | 91 | 84 |
| 12 | Thomas Delainesimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 34 | €300k | 91 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Alex Telles
≈ 100% Alex Telles · strong: Accurate crosses, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Alex Telles · strong: xG + xA, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Shots /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Alex Telles · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Alex Telles?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Ryan Giles (Hull City) does the closest job to Alex Telles, at 96/100 on profile. Derrick Köhn and Amine Cherni follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Alex Telles?
Yes — Faouzi Ghoulam (Hatayspor) plays a similar left back role at roughly €200k, a 83/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Alex Telles?
Doppel learns Alex Telles'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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