Who should replace João Ferreira?
RB/CBSaint-Étienne · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJoão Ferreira's profile ↗
João Ferreira is a right-back/centre-back for Saint-Étienne in Ligue 2, with 15 appearances and 1 goal in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Ferreira, Arthur from SV Werder Bremen offers a tactical fit score of 87/100, while Lorenz Assignon from VfB Stuttgart has a fit score of 86/100. Both players could effectively fill the role and provide a similar contribution on the pitch.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arthursimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 23 | €7.4m | 93 | 87 |
| 2 | Josha Vagnomansimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 26 | €10m | 92 | 85 |
| 3 | Lorenz Assignonsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 26 | €8.7m | 92 | 86 |
| 4 | Christopher Lannertsimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 28 | €400k | 92 | 84 |
| 5 | Timothy Weahsimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 26 | €18m | 92 | 84 |
| 6 | Jurriën Timbersimilar↗ | Arsenal | 25 | €73m | 91 | 84 |
| 7 | Ethan Galbraithsimilar↗ | Swansea City | 25 | €2.6m | 91 | 86 |
| 8 | Jarell Quansahsimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 23 | €48m | 91 | 83 |
| 9 | Anton Gaaeisimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 24 | €4.8m | 91 | 87 |
| 10 | Bryan Reynoldssimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 25 | €3.7m | 91 | 85 |
| 11 | Harry Clarkesimilar↗ | Charlton Athletic | 25 | €2.4m | 91 | 85 |
| 12 | Cláudio Wincksimilar↗ | Kasımpaşa | 32 | €800k | 91 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match João Ferreira
≈ 100% João Ferreira · strong: Possession won in att. third, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Successful dribbles /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% João Ferreira · strong: Possession won in att. third, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Key passes /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% João Ferreira · strong: Possession won in att. third, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90, Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for João Ferreira?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Arthur (SV Werder Bremen) does the closest job to João Ferreira, at 93/100 on profile. Josha Vagnoman and Lorenz Assignon follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace João Ferreira?
Yes — Christopher Lannert (Arminia Bielefeld) plays a similar right back role at roughly €400k, a 84/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for João Ferreira?
Doppel learns João Ferreira's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks right backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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