Who should replace Liam Lindsay?
CBPreston North End · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLiam Lindsay's profile ↗
Liam Lindsay is a centre-back for Preston North End in the Championship, having made 26 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Lindsay, Caleb Taylor from Millwall stands out with a fit score of 88/100, demonstrating excellent tactical alignment. Other notable options include Leo Østigård and Danilho Doekhi, both with fit scores of 85/100, offering solid alternatives for a similar role.
Best replacements for Liam Lindsay
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Caleb Taylorsimilar↗ | Millwall | 23 | €4.6m | 93 | 88 |
| 2 | Leo Østigårdsimilar↗ | Genoa | 27 | €14m | 93 | 85 |
| 3 | Danilho Doekhisimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 28 | €14m | 92 | 85 |
| 4 | Konstantinos Mavropanossimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €20m | 92 | 82 |
| 5 | Robin Kochsimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 30 | €11m | 92 | 80 |
| 6 | Tiago Gabrielsimilar↗ | Lecce | 22 | €15m | 91 | 86 |
| 7 | Radu Drăguşinsimilar↗ | Genoa | 24 | €15m | 91 | 83 |
| 8 | Mike Van der Hoornsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 34 | €800k | 91 | 84 |
| 9 | Sepp van den Bergsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 25 | €33m | 91 | 80 |
| 10 | Matthijs de Ligtsimilar↗ | Manchester United | 27 | €32m | 91 | 80 |
| 11 | Jake Coopersimilar↗ | Millwall | 31 | €1.7m | 90 | 85 |
| 12 | Patrick Mainkasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 32 | €2.6m | 90 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Liam Lindsay
≈ 100% Liam Lindsay · strong: Aerial duels won, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Shots /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Liam Lindsay · strong: Non-penalty goals, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Liam Lindsay · strong: Shots, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Liam Lindsay?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Caleb Taylor (Millwall) does the closest job to Liam Lindsay, at 93/100 on profile. Leo Østigård and Danilho Doekhi follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Liam Lindsay?
Yes — Mike Van der Hoorn (FC Utrecht) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €800k, a 84/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Liam Lindsay?
Doppel learns Liam Lindsay'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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