Who should replace Gonzalo Escobar?
LBSantos · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitGonzalo Escobar's profile ↗
Gonzalo Escobar is a left-back for Santos in the Brazilian Serie A, with 14 appearances and 1 assist in 2026. For those searching for the best replacement for Escobar, players like Yannick Leliendal from FC Volendam, with a fit score of 80/100, and Deyovaisio Zeefuik of Hertha BSC, who has a fit score of 79/100, could be ideal options.
Best replacements for Gonzalo Escobar
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Álex Vallesimilar↗ | Levante UD | 22 | €13m | 91 | 78 |
| 2 | Deyovaisio Zeefuiksimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 28 | €1.1m | 91 | 79 |
| 3 | Yannick Leliendalsimilar↗ | FC Volendam | 24 | €1.1m | 90 | 80 |
| 4 | Deveron Fonvillesimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 23 | €1.5m | 90 | 78 |
| 5 | Jorge Salinassimilar↗ | Real Racing Club | 19 | €8.5m | 90 | 78 |
| 6 | Zakaria Arisssimilar↗ | Bastia | 22 | €1.9m | 90 | 79 |
| 7 | Unax Agotesimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 23 | €200k | 90 | 79 |
| 8 | Álex Morenosimilar↗ | Girona FC | 33 | €3.1m | 89 | 78 |
| 9 | José Luis Gayàsimilar↗ | Valencia | 31 | €4.3m | 89 | 77 |
| 10 | Coleen Louissimilar↗ | Amiens SC | 21 | €100k | 88 | 78 |
| 11 | Fernando Medranosimilar↗ | Mirandés | 26 | €500k | 88 | 78 |
| 12 | Harry Amasssimilar↗ | Sheffield Wednesday | 19 | €7.2m | 88 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Gonzalo Escobar
≈ 100% Gonzalo Escobar · low reliability
≈ 100% Gonzalo Escobar · strong: Aerial duels won, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Gonzalo Escobar · strong: Duels won, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Gonzalo Escobar?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Álex Valle (Levante UD) does the closest job to Gonzalo Escobar, at 91/100 on profile. Deyovaisio Zeefuik and Yannick Leliendal follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Gonzalo Escobar?
Yes — Unax Agote (Real Sociedad B) plays a similar left back role at roughly €200k, a 79/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Gonzalo Escobar?
Doppel learns Gonzalo Escobar'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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