Who should replace Íñigo Lekue?
RB/LBAthletic Club · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitÍñigo Lekue's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Íñigo Lekue, the best-fitting right backs are Omar Haktab Traore, Kiliann Sildillia, Koffi Kouao. Omar Haktab Traore (1. FC Heidenheim) matches the role at 87/100 on tactical profile (77/100 overall). A cheaper option: Emir Karić at about €1.2m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Íñigo Lekue
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Omar Haktab Traoresimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 26 | €1.9m | 87 | 77 |
| 2 | Kiliann Sildilliasimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 21 | €6.8m | 86 | 74 |
| 3 | Koffi Kouaosimilar↗ | Metz | 27 | €2.7m | 85 | 75 |
| 4 | Neto Borgessimilar↗ | Clermont Foot | 27 | €2.7m | 85 | 74 |
| 5 | Vitinhosimilar↗ | Burnley | 24 | €8.7m | 85 | 73 |
| 6 | Emir Karićsimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 26 | €1.2m | 84 | 74 |
| 7 | Álex Jiménezsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 20 | €20m | 84 | 75 |
| 8 | Timothee Pembelesimilar↗ | Le Havre | 22 | €1.7m | 84 | 75 |
| 9 | Mads Pedersensimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 27 | €900k | 82 | 77 |
| 10 | Jordan Zemurasimilar↗ | Udinese | 25 | €4.5m | 82 | 77 |
| 11 | Kristoffer Lundsimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 23 | €4.3m | 82 | 74 |
| 12 | Pachasimilar↗ | Rayo Vallecano | 31 | €800k | 82 | 74 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Íñigo Lekue
≈ 100% Íñigo Lekue · strong: Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Íñigo Lekue · medium reliability
≈ 100% Íñigo Lekue · strong: Successful dribbles, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Íñigo Lekue?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Omar Haktab Traore (1. FC Heidenheim) does the closest job to Íñigo Lekue, at 87/100 on profile. Kiliann Sildillia and Koffi Kouao follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Íñigo Lekue?
Yes — Emir Karić (Darmstadt 98) plays a similar right back role at roughly €1.2m, a 74/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Íñigo Lekue?
Doppel learns Íñigo Lekue's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks right backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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