Who should replace Abner Vinícius?
LBOlympique Lyonnais · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAbner Vinícius's profile ↗
Abner Vinícius is a left-back for Olympique Lyonnais in Ligue 1, with 26 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 3 goals and 2 assists. For those searching for the best replacement for Vinícius, Ryan Manning (Southampton, Championship) and Dean James (Go Ahead Eagles, Eredivisie) both offer a strong tactical fit, scoring 88/100, making them excellent alternatives for his role.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alexander Rossipalsimilar↗ | SG Dynamo Dresden | 30 | €600k | 94 | 86 |
| 2 | Ryan Manningsimilar↗ | Southampton | 30 | €3.0m | 93 | 88 |
| 3 | Dean Jamessimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 26 | €1.6m | 93 | 88 |
| 4 | Matt Targettsimilar↗ | Middlesbrough | 31 | €2.8m | 93 | 84 |
| 5 | Leonardo Spinazzolasimilar↗ | SSC Napoli | 33 | €3.4m | 93 | 83 |
| 6 | Davide Bartesaghisimilar↗ | AC Milan | 21 | €20m | 93 | 86 |
| 7 | Bas Kuiperssimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 32 | €800k | 93 | 85 |
| 8 | Reinaldosimilar↗ | Mirassol | 37 | €400k | 93 | 89 |
| 9 | Raphaël Guerreirosimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 33 | €5.3m | 92 | 83 |
| 10 | Christian Güntersimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 33 | €1.9m | 92 | 83 |
| 11 | Cristiano Biraghisimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 34 | €900k | 92 | 86 |
| 12 | Tiago Araújosimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 25 | €2.4m | 92 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Abner Vinícius
≈ 100% Abner Vinícius · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Abner Vinícius · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Abner Vinícius · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Abner Vinícius?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Alexander Rossipal (SG Dynamo Dresden) does the closest job to Abner Vinícius, at 94/100 on profile. Ryan Manning and Dean James follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Abner Vinícius?
Yes — Reinaldo (Mirassol) plays a similar left back role at roughly €400k, a 89/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Abner Vinícius?
Doppel learns Abner Vinícius's role profile from his 2025/26 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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