Who should replace Walace?
CDM/CMCruzeiro · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitWalace's profile ↗
Walace is a defensive midfielder/central midfielder for Cruzeiro in the Brazilian Serie A. Notable matches include his fit score of 80/100 against Silas Andersen from BK Häcken and a score of 79/100 for Julian Niehues of 1. FC Heidenheim, both showcasing players who can replace Walace effectively in a similar tactical role. For those searching for players similar to Walace, these options provide strong alternatives.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Silas Andersensimilar↗ | BK Häcken | 22 | €7.2m | 95 | 80 |
| 2 | Pelle Mattssonsimilar↗ | Norwich City | 25 | €4.3m | 93 | 76 |
| 3 | Julian Niehuessimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 25 | €1.6m | 91 | 79 |
| 4 | Nicolas Schiavisimilar↗ | Carrarese | 31 | €400k | 91 | 78 |
| 5 | Yann Bodigersimilar↗ | AD Ceuta | 31 | €500k | 91 | 77 |
| 6 | Mauricio Benitezsimilar↗ | Royal Antwerp FC | 22 | €2.3m | 91 | 78 |
| 7 | Nacho Martínsimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 24 | €1.0m | 90 | 78 |
| 8 | Daniel Requenasimilar↗ | Levante UD | 22 | €1.0m | 90 | 82 |
| 9 | Balthazar Pierretsimilar↗ | Nantes | 26 | €1.5m | 90 | 78 |
| 10 | George Dobsonsimilar↗ | Wrexham | 29 | €1.5m | 90 | 76 |
| 11 | Samú Costasimilar↗ | Mallorca | 26 | €15m | 90 | 78 |
| 12 | Marcus Lindbergsimilar↗ | IK Sirius | 26 | €1.0m | 90 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Walace
≈ 100% Walace · strong: Sofascore rating, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Walace · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Walace · strong: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Walace?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Silas Andersen (BK Häcken) does the closest job to Walace, at 95/100 on profile. Pelle Mattsson and Julian Niehues follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Walace?
Yes — Nicolas Schiavi (Carrarese) plays a similar defensive midfielder role at roughly €400k, a 78/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Walace?
Doppel learns Walace's role profile from his 2023/24 season and ranks defensive midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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