Who should replace Franco Saavedra?
LBGimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitFranco Saavedra's profile ↗
Franco Saavedra is a left-back for Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza in the Argentine Liga Profesional, with 13 appearances and 1 assist in 2026. The best replacements for Saavedra include Brando Moruzzi from Empoli, who has a fit score of 88/100, and Hodei Arrillaga from Eibar, with a fit score of 83/100. For those searching for players similar to Saavedra, these options provide strong tactical alternatives.
Best replacements for Franco Saavedra
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brando Moruzzisimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €1.4m | 94 | 88 |
| 2 | Hodei Arrillagasimilar↗ | Eibar | 22 | €600k | 93 | 83 |
| 3 | Fabio Di Michele Sanchezsimilar↗ | Eintracht Braunschweig | 23 | €900k | 93 | 81 |
| 4 | Juan María Alcedosimilar↗ | Mirandés | 25 | €400k | 91 | 79 |
| 5 | Yanis Zouaouisimilar↗ | Le Havre | 28 | €2.3m | 91 | 85 |
| 6 | Zakaria Arisssimilar↗ | Bastia | 22 | €1.9m | 90 | 80 |
| 7 | Rémy Vitasimilar↗ | Amiens SC | 25 | €400k | 90 | 80 |
| 8 | Thomas Delainesimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 34 | €300k | 90 | 82 |
| 9 | Berkay Yılmazsimilar↗ | 1. FC Nürnberg | 21 | €6.3m | 90 | 81 |
| 10 | Lasse Günthersimilar↗ | SV 07 Elversberg | 23 | €2.3m | 89 | 84 |
| 11 | Derrick Köhnsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 27 | €4.2m | 89 | 84 |
| 12 | Arthur Zagresimilar↗ | Excelsior | 25 | €1.8m | 89 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Franco Saavedra
≈ 100% Franco Saavedra · strong: Big chances created, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Shots /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Franco Saavedra · medium reliability
≈ 100% Franco Saavedra · medium reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Franco Saavedra?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Brando Moruzzi (Empoli) does the closest job to Franco Saavedra, at 94/100 on profile. Hodei Arrillaga and Fabio Di Michele Sanchez follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Franco Saavedra?
Yes — Thomas Delaine (RC Strasbourg) plays a similar left back role at roughly €300k, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Franco Saavedra?
Doppel learns Franco Saavedra's role profile from his 2026 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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