Who should replace Aïssa Mandi?
CB/RBLille · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAïssa Mandi's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Aïssa Mandi, the best-fitting centre backs are Jeffrey Gouweleeuw, Lewis Dunk, Dean Huijsen. Jeffrey Gouweleeuw (FC Augsburg) matches the role at 91/100 on tactical profile (83/100 overall). A cheaper option: Jeffrey Gouweleeuw at about €1.0m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Aïssa Mandi
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 33 | €1.0m | 91 | 83 |
| 2 | Lewis Dunksimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 32 | €3.6m | 91 | 83 |
| 3 | Dean Huijsensimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 19 | €66m | 90 | 80 |
| 4 | Alessandro Bastonisimilar↗ | Inter | 25 | €61m | 90 | 79 |
| 5 | Jan Paul van Heckesimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 25 | €49m | 89 | 79 |
| 6 | Nico Schlotterbecksimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 24 | €57m | 88 | 80 |
| 7 | Emmanuel Agbadousimilar↗ | Stade de Reims | 26 | €17m | 88 | 79 |
| 8 | Jacobo Ramónsimilar↗ | Como | 20 | €32m | 88 | 83 |
| 9 | Edmond Tapsobasimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 26 | €37m | 88 | 78 |
| 10 | Piero Hincapiésimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 22 | €46m | 88 | 82 |
| 11 | Noahkai Bankssimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 19 | €19m | 88 | 78 |
| 12 | Facundo Medinasimilar↗ | RC Lens | 24 | €16m | 88 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Aïssa Mandi
≈ 100% Aïssa Mandi · strong: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Aïssa Mandi · strong: Touches, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Aïssa Mandi · strong: Clearances, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Aïssa Mandi?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Jeffrey Gouweleeuw (FC Augsburg) does the closest job to Aïssa Mandi, at 91/100 on profile. Lewis Dunk and Dean Huijsen follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Aïssa Mandi?
Yes — Jeffrey Gouweleeuw (FC Augsburg) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €1.0m, a 83/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Aïssa Mandi?
Doppel learns Aïssa Mandi'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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