Who should replace Lee Buchanan?
LBBirmingham City · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitLee Buchanan's profile ↗
Lee Buchanan is a left-back for Birmingham City in the Championship, having made 32 appearances in the 2023/24 season. Players who can replace Buchanan include Andrea Carboni from Monza, with a fit score of 78/100, and Eiran Cashin from Blackburn Rovers, both offering similar tactical profiles. For those searching for the best replacement for Buchanan, these players stand out in terms of fit and playing style.
Best replacements for Lee Buchanan
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eiran Cashinsimilar↗ | Blackburn Rovers | 25 | €5.3m | 93 | 77 |
| 2 | Dominique Heintzsimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 33 | €600k | 92 | 76 |
| 3 | Bernardosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €3.7m | 90 | 76 |
| 4 | Andrea Carbonisimilar↗ | Monza | 25 | €2.8m | 89 | 78 |
| 5 | Teo Quinterosimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 27 | €1.2m | 89 | 77 |
| 6 | Deyovaisio Zeefuiksimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 28 | €1.1m | 89 | 78 |
| 7 | Márton Dárdaisimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 24 | €2.6m | 88 | 78 |
| 8 | Jack Curriesimilar↗ | Oxford United | 25 | €900k | 88 | 75 |
| 9 | Kike Salassimilar↗ | Sevilla | 24 | €15m | 88 | 76 |
| 10 | Jaydee Canvotsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 20 | €25m | 88 | 76 |
| 11 | Renêsimilar↗ | Fluminense | 34 | €400k | 88 | 76 |
| 12 | Stone Muzalimoja Mambosimilar↗ | Rodez AF | 27 | €500k | 88 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Lee Buchanan
≈ 100% Lee Buchanan · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Lee Buchanan · strong: Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Lee Buchanan · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Lee Buchanan?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Eiran Cashin (Blackburn Rovers) does the closest job to Lee Buchanan, at 93/100 on profile. Dominique Heintz and Bernardo follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Lee Buchanan?
Yes — Dominique Heintz (1. FC Köln) plays a similar left back role at roughly €600k, a 76/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Lee Buchanan?
Doppel learns Lee Buchanan's role profile from his 2023/24 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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