Who should replace Fedde Leysen?
CB/LBSassuolo · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitFedde Leysen's profile ↗
Fedde Leysen is a centre-back/left-back for Sassuolo in Serie A, with 27 appearances in the 2025/26 season. Players who can replace Leysen include Miguel Nóbrega from Vitória SC, who has a fit score of 83/100, and Craig Forsyth from Derby County, with a fit score of 82/100. For those seeking the best replacement for Leysen, these players demonstrate a strong tactical fit.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alexandre Penetrasimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 25 | €10m | 92 | 79 |
| 2 | Miguel Nóbregasimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 26 | €400k | 91 | 83 |
| 3 | Craig Forsythsimilar↗ | Derby County | 37 | €100k | 90 | 82 |
| 4 | Andrew Hughessimilar↗ | Preston North End | 34 | €300k | 90 | 82 |
| 5 | Florian Lejeunesimilar↗ | Rayo Vallecano | 35 | €1.7m | 90 | 80 |
| 6 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 89 | 84 |
| 7 | Lewis Schoutensimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €700k | 89 | 82 |
| 8 | Leo Greimlsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 25 | €800k | 89 | 81 |
| 9 | Eric Smithsimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 29 | €5.3m | 89 | 83 |
| 10 | Bryant Nielingsimilar↗ | Modena | 24 | €3.4m | 89 | 82 |
| 11 | Jan Paul van Heckesimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 26 | €65m | 89 | 80 |
| 12 | Matthew Pollocksimilar↗ | Watford | 25 | €2.2m | 89 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Fedde Leysen
≈ 100% Fedde Leysen · strong: Clearances, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Fedde Leysen · strong: Possession won in att. third, Accurate long balls · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Fedde Leysen · strong: Aerial duels won, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Fedde Leysen?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Alexandre Penetra (AZ Alkmaar) does the closest job to Fedde Leysen, at 92/100 on profile. Miguel Nóbrega and Craig Forsyth follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Fedde Leysen?
Yes — Craig Forsyth (Derby County) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €100k, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Fedde Leysen?
Doppel learns Fedde Leysen's role profile from his 2025/26 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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