Who should replace Igor Júlio?
CBBrighton & Hove Albion · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitIgor Júlio's profile ↗
Igor Júlio is a centre-back for Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League, currently valued at €10m with 13 appearances this season. For those seeking the best replacement for Júlio, Kaare Barslund from IF Brommapojkarna offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 80/100, alongside Marcel Hoffmeier of SC Paderborn 07, who has a fit score of 77/100. Both players provide solid alternatives for similar defensive roles.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kaare Barslundsimilar↗ | IF Brommapojkarna | 22 | €600k | 89 | 80 |
| 2 | Marcel Hoffmeiersimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 27 | €1.1m | 88 | 77 |
| 3 | Álex Martínsimilar↗ | Córdoba | 28 | €600k | 87 | 78 |
| 4 | Alex Sandrosimilar↗ | Flamengo | 35 | €1.5m | 86 | 76 |
| 5 | Maximilian Dietzsimilar↗ | SpVgg Greuther Fürth | 24 | €1.2m | 86 | 78 |
| 6 | Tjark Lasse Schellersimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 24 | €2.7m | 86 | 76 |
| 7 | Hrvoje Smolčićsimilar↗ | Kocaelispor | 26 | €1.8m | 86 | 75 |
| 8 | José Marsàsimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 24 | €3.4m | 85 | 79 |
| 9 | Ime Okonsimilar↗ | Hannover 96 | 22 | €1.9m | 85 | 76 |
| 10 | Sebastian Walukiewiczsimilar↗ | Sassuolo | 26 | €4.7m | 85 | 76 |
| 11 | Marvelsimilar↗ | Leganés | 23 | €800k | 85 | 77 |
| 12 | Matia Barzićsimilar↗ | Cultural Leonesa | 22 | €900k | 84 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Igor Júlio
≈ 100% Igor Júlio · strong: Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Igor Júlio · strong: Successful dribbles, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Accurate crosses /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Igor Júlio · strong: Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Igor Júlio?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Kaare Barslund (IF Brommapojkarna) does the closest job to Igor Júlio, at 89/100 on profile. Marcel Hoffmeier and Álex Martín follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Igor Júlio?
Yes — Kaare Barslund (IF Brommapojkarna) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €600k, a 80/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Igor Júlio?
Doppel learns Igor Júlio's role profile from his 2024/25 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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