Who should replace Dante?
CB/LBNice · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDante's profile ↗
Dante is a centre-back/left-back for Nice in Ligue 1, with 12 appearances and 1 assist in the 2025/26 season. Players who can replace Dante include Miguel Nóbrega from Rio Ave, who has a fit score of 82/100, and Florian Lejeune of Rayo Vallecano, with a fit score of 79/100. For those searching for the best replacement for Dante, these players provide strong tactical fits.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miguel Nóbregasimilar↗ | Rio Ave | 26 | €400k | 90 | 82 |
| 2 | Florian Lejeunesimilar↗ | Rayo Vallecano | 35 | €1.7m | 89 | 79 |
| 3 | Marc Kempfsimilar↗ | Como | 31 | €3.4m | 88 | 78 |
| 4 | Jaydee Canvotsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 20 | €25m | 88 | 78 |
| 5 | Alec Van Hoorenbeecksimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 28 | €600k | 87 | 79 |
| 6 | Rio Hillensimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 87 | 81 |
| 7 | Leandro Cabrerasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 35 | €900k | 87 | 80 |
| 8 | Andrew Hughessimilar↗ | Preston North End | 34 | €300k | 87 | 80 |
| 9 | Aiham Ousousimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 26 | €2.8m | 87 | 80 |
| 10 | Lewis Schoutensimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €700k | 87 | 80 |
| 11 | Enrique Lofolomosimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 26 | €1.1m | 86 | 81 |
| 12 | Ibrahim Karamokosimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 25 | €2.9m | 86 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Dante
≈ 100% Dante · strong: Possession won in att. third, Accurate long balls · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Dante · strong: Shots, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Accurate long balls /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Dante · strong: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Dante?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Miguel Nóbrega (Rio Ave) does the closest job to Dante, at 90/100 on profile. Florian Lejeune and Marc Kempf follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Dante?
Yes — Andrew Hughes (Preston North End) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €300k, a 80/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Dante?
Doppel learns Dante'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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