Players like Vítor Carvalho
CM/CDM/CBSporting Braga · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitVítor Carvalho's profile ↗
Vítor Carvalho is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Sporting Braga in the Primeira Liga, aged 29, with a market value of €4m. Notable matches include Francesco Acerbi (Inter, fit 79/100), Harry Darling (Swansea City, fit 84/100), and Leo Østigård (Genoa, fit 81/100). For those searching for players similar to Vítor Carvalho, these players exhibit comparable roles and statistical profiles.
About Vítor Carvalho
Vítor Carvalho is a tenacious defensive midfielder known for his ability to disrupt opposition play and win possession high up the pitch. Despite an overall quality rating in the bottom 47%, he excels in tackles and interceptions, ranking in the top 23% among positional peers, showcasing his defensive prowess. However, his injury history is concerning, having missed 24 games over the last three seasons, which could hinder his reliability in a demanding schedule.
Strengths: Possession won in att. third, Shots, Tackles + interceptions. Availability: 24 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Vítor Carvalho
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Francesco Acerbisimilar↗ | Inter | 38 | €1.9m | 95 | 79 |
| 2 | Harry Darlingsimilar↗ | Swansea City | 27 | €4.4m | 94 | 84 |
| 3 | Leo Østigårdsimilar↗ | Genoa | 27 | €14m | 94 | 81 |
| 4 | Taylor Harwood-Bellissimilar↗ | Southampton | 24 | €22m | 94 | 80 |
| 5 | Radu Drăguşinsimilar↗ | Genoa | 24 | €15m | 93 | 80 |
| 6 | Gustavo Henriquesimilar↗ | Corinthians | 33 | €600k | 93 | 80 |
| 7 | Mike Van der Hoornsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 34 | €800k | 93 | 80 |
| 8 | Virgil van Dijksimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 35 | €16m | 93 | 79 |
| 9 | Thomas Kellersimilar↗ | SG Dynamo Dresden | 27 | €1.3m | 92 | 80 |
| 10 | Matthias Gintersimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 32 | €4.8m | 92 | 81 |
| 11 | Jake Coopersimilar↗ | Millwall | 31 | €1.7m | 92 | 82 |
| 12 | Andrea Tiritiellosimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 31 | €400k | 92 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Vítor Carvalho
≈ 100% Vítor Carvalho · strong: Accurate long balls, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Touches /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Vítor Carvalho · strong: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Vítor Carvalho · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Vítor Carvalho?
By Doppel's fit score, Francesco Acerbi (Inter) is the closest profile to Vítor Carvalho, with a 79/100 overall match. Harry Darling and Leo Østigård are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Vítor Carvalho?
Yes. Gustavo Henrique (Corinthians) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 80/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Vítor Carvalho?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Vítor Carvalho's 2025/26 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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