Who should replace Kevin Varas?
CMPadova · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitKevin Varas's profile ↗
Kevin Varas is a central midfielder for Padova in Serie B, having made 36 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 2 goals and 4 assists. For those seeking the best replacement for Varas, Rafael Bauzà from Mirandés offers a tactical fit score of 82/100, while Youssouf Diarra from CD Tenerife and Casper Nielsen from Standard Liège provide solid alternatives with fit scores of 80/100 and 81/100, respectively.
Best replacements for Kevin Varas
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Youssouf Diarrasimilar↗ | CD Tenerife | 28 | €800k | 92 | 80 |
| 2 | Casper Nielsensimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 32 | €1.4m | 91 | 81 |
| 3 | Rafael Bauzàsimilar↗ | Mirandés | 21 | €1.1m | 91 | 82 |
| 4 | Martin Palumbosimilar↗ | US Avellino 1912 | 24 | €1.6m | 91 | 81 |
| 5 | William Milovanovicsimilar↗ | GAIS | 24 | €800k | 90 | 80 |
| 6 | Pelle Clementsimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 30 | €600k | 90 | 80 |
| 7 | Jochem Ritmeester van de Kampsimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 23 | €1.6m | 90 | 82 |
| 8 | Jobe Bellinghamsimilar↗ | Sunderland | 21 | €38m | 90 | 80 |
| 9 | Oscar Fraulosimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 23 | €2.7m | 89 | 81 |
| 10 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 27 | €3.2m | 89 | 81 |
| 11 | Filippo Ranocchiasimilar↗ | Palermo | 25 | €3.9m | 89 | 80 |
| 12 | Ilias Koutsoupiassimilar↗ | Frosinone | 25 | €3.3m | 89 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Kevin Varas
≈ 100% Kevin Varas · low reliability
≈ 100% Kevin Varas · strong: Accurate crosses, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Kevin Varas · strong: Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Kevin Varas?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Youssouf Diarra (CD Tenerife) does the closest job to Kevin Varas, at 92/100 on profile. Casper Nielsen and Rafael Bauzà follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Kevin Varas?
Yes — Pelle Clement (Sparta Rotterdam) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €600k, a 80/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Kevin Varas?
Doppel learns Kevin Varas's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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