Who should replace Xander Lambrix?
CBSandefjord Fotball · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitXander Lambrix's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Xander Lambrix, the best-fitting centre backs are Malcolm Jeng, Jakob Kiilerich, Thijmen Blokzijl. Malcolm Jeng (IK Sirius) matches the role at 90/100 on tactical profile (80/100 overall). A cheaper option: Emin Grozdanic at about €400k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Xander Lambrix
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Malcolm Jengsimilar↗ | IK Sirius | 21 | €1.8m | 90 | 80 |
| 2 | Jakob Kiilerichsimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 26 | €900k | 87 | 76 |
| 3 | Thijmen Blokzijlsimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 21 | €3.8m | 87 | 75 |
| 4 | Ivan Mesíksimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 25 | €500k | 86 | 75 |
| 5 | Emin Grozdanicsimilar↗ | IFK Värnamo | 27 | €400k | 85 | 75 |
| 6 | David Lópezsimilar↗ | Girona FC | 37 | €600k | 85 | 76 |
| 7 | Raffael Behouneksimilar↗ | Willem II Tilburg | 29 | €600k | 84 | 78 |
| 8 | Robin Hranáčsimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 26 | €11m | 84 | 78 |
| 9 | Eivind Hellandsimilar↗ | SK Brann | 21 | €7.4m | 83 | 75 |
| 10 | Maas Willemsensimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 23 | €4.6m | 83 | 76 |
| 11 | Simon Gravessimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 27 | €1.4m | 83 | 77 |
| 12 | Alexander Abrahamssonsimilar↗ | IF Brommapojkarna | 27 | €400k | 82 | 75 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Xander Lambrix
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FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Xander Lambrix?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Malcolm Jeng (IK Sirius) does the closest job to Xander Lambrix, at 90/100 on profile. Jakob Kiilerich and Thijmen Blokzijl follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Xander Lambrix?
Yes — Emin Grozdanic (IFK Värnamo) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €400k, a 75/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Xander Lambrix?
Doppel learns Xander Lambrix's role profile from his 2026 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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