Who should replace Luc Mares?
CBHamKam · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitLuc Mares's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Luc Mares, the best-fitting centre backs are Emmanuel Agbadou, Lucas Esquivel, Matteo Dams. Emmanuel Agbadou (Stade de Reims) matches the role at 94/100 on tactical profile (83/100 overall). A cheaper option: Calvin Verdonk at about €2.6m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Luc Mares
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emmanuel Agbadousimilar↗ | Stade de Reims | 29 | €17m | 94 | 83 |
| 2 | Lucas Esquivelsimilar↗ | Athletico | 25 | €7.2m | 94 | 87 |
| 3 | Matteo Damssimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 22 | €3.7m | 94 | 85 |
| 4 | Lukas Engelsimilar↗ | Middlesbrough | 28 | €3.1m | 93 | 87 |
| 5 | Kevin Mac Allistersimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 29 | €12m | 93 | 85 |
| 6 | James Tarkowskisimilar↗ | Everton | 34 | €5.2m | 92 | 83 |
| 7 | Adam Obertsimilar↗ | Cagliari | 24 | €6.4m | 92 | 85 |
| 8 | Calvin Verdonksimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 29 | €2.6m | 92 | 85 |
| 9 | Tutasimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 27 | €9.4m | 92 | 83 |
| 10 | Edimilson Fernandessimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 30 | €2.4m | 92 | 82 |
| 11 | Joedrick Pupesimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 29 | €1.3m | 92 | 85 |
| 12 | Facundo Medinasimilar↗ | RC Lens | 27 | €16m | 92 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Luc Mares
≈ 100% Luc Mares · strong: Shots, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Luc Mares · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Luc Mares · strong: Possession won in att. third, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Accurate crosses /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Luc Mares?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Emmanuel Agbadou (Stade de Reims) does the closest job to Luc Mares, at 94/100 on profile. Lucas Esquivel and Matteo Dams follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Luc Mares?
Yes — Calvin Verdonk (NEC Nijmegen) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €2.6m, a 85/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Luc Mares?
Doppel learns Luc Mares's role profile from his 2025 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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