Who should replace Aïssa Mandi?
CB/RBLille · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAïssa Mandi's profile ↗
Aïssa Mandi is a centre-back/right-back for Lille in Ligue 1, with 29 appearances and 1 goal in the 2025/26 season. For those looking for the best replacement for Mandi, Jeffrey Gouweleeuw from FC Augsburg offers a tactical fit score of 85/100, while Willi Orbán from RB Leipzig and André Ramalho from PSV Eindhoven also present strong alternatives with fit scores of 81/100 and 83/100, respectively.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willi Orbánsimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 34 | €5.5m | 93 | 81 |
| 2 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 93 | 85 |
| 3 | André Ramalhosimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 34 | €800k | 92 | 83 |
| 4 | Jan Paul van Heckesimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 26 | €49m | 92 | 82 |
| 5 | Jacobo Ramónsimilar↗ | Como | 21 | €32m | 92 | 86 |
| 6 | Noahkai Bankssimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 20 | €19m | 92 | 81 |
| 7 | Alessandro Bastonisimilar↗ | Inter | 27 | €61m | 91 | 81 |
| 8 | Dean Huijsensimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 21 | €66m | 91 | 83 |
| 9 | Ross Sykessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 27 | €4.9m | 91 | 86 |
| 10 | Piero Hincapiésimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 24 | €46m | 91 | 84 |
| 11 | Cristian Romerosimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 28 | €42m | 91 | 81 |
| 12 | Nicolás Otamendisimilar↗ | Benfica | 38 | €1.1m | 91 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Aïssa Mandi
≈ 100% Aïssa Mandi · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Aïssa Mandi · strong: Accurate long balls, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Clearances /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Aïssa Mandi · strong: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating, Touches /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Aïssa Mandi?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Willi Orbán (RB Leipzig) does the closest job to Aïssa Mandi, at 93/100 on profile. Jeffrey Gouweleeuw and André Ramalho follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Aïssa Mandi?
Yes — André Ramalho (PSV Eindhoven) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €800k, a 83/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Aïssa Mandi?
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