Who should replace Wagane Faye?
CB/RBRAAL La Louvière · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitWagane Faye's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Wagane Faye, the best-fitting centre backs are Samuel Gigot, Hakeem Odofin, Taha Altıkardeş. Samuel Gigot (Olympique de Marseille) matches the role at 93/100 on tactical profile (84/100 overall). A cheaper option: Hakeem Odofin at about €500k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Wagane Faye
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Samuel Gigotsimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 33 | €1.1m | 93 | 84 |
| 2 | Hakeem Odofinsimilar↗ | Rotherham United | 28 | €500k | 93 | 85 |
| 3 | Taha Altıkardeşsimilar↗ | Göztepe | 23 | €4.1m | 92 | 84 |
| 4 | Ozan Kabaksimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 26 | €15m | 92 | 83 |
| 5 | Ben Meesimilar↗ | Brentford | 37 | €800k* | 92 | 81 |
| 6 | Emmanuel Kakousimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 21 | €2.2m | 92 | 83 |
| 7 | Ismaelo Ganiousimilar↗ | RC Lens | 21 | €19m | 91 | 83 |
| 8 | Kervin Arriagasimilar↗ | Levante UD | 28 | €2.1m | 91 | 81 |
| 9 | Joey Jacobssimilar↗ | Almere City FC | 26 | €300k | 91 | 82 |
| 10 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 91 | 84 |
| 11 | Jimmy Dunnesimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 29 | €4.8m | 91 | 83 |
| 12 | Dominik Kohrsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 32 | €1.9m | 90 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Wagane Faye
≈ 100% Wagane Faye · strong: Aerial duels won %, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Wagane Faye · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Wagane Faye · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Wagane Faye?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Samuel Gigot (Olympique de Marseille) does the closest job to Wagane Faye, at 93/100 on profile. Hakeem Odofin and Taha Altıkardeş follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Wagane Faye?
Yes — Hakeem Odofin (Rotherham United) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €500k, a 85/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Wagane Faye?
Doppel learns Wagane Faye'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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