Who should replace Morato?
CB/LBBenfica · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMorato's profile ↗
Morato is a centre-back/left-back for Benfica in the Primeira Liga, with 21 appearances and 1 goal in the 2025/26 season. For those searching for the best replacement for Morato, Kevin Diks from Borussia M'gladbach stands out with a fit score of 85/100, while Ethan Pinnock from Brentford and Davinson Sánchez from Galatasaray also offer strong tactical fits, scoring 82/100 and 81/100 respectively.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ethan Pinnocksimilar↗ | Brentford | 33 | €2.8m | 94 | 82 |
| 2 | Kevin Dikssimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 30 | €4.8m | 93 | 85 |
| 3 | Davinson Sánchezsimilar↗ | Galatasaray | 30 | €17m | 92 | 81 |
| 4 | Emre Cansimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 32 | €3.2m | 92 | 83 |
| 5 | Jon Martinsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 20 | €24m | 92 | 80 |
| 6 | Noahkai Bankssimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 20 | €19m | 92 | 81 |
| 7 | Felix Uduokhaisimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 29 | €3.2m | 92 | 80 |
| 8 | Kialonda Gasparsimilar↗ | CF Estrela Amadora | 29 | €2.9m | 92 | 80 |
| 9 | Michael Keanesimilar↗ | Everton | 33 | €2.8m | 91 | 80 |
| 10 | Malick Thiawsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 25 | €41m | 91 | 83 |
| 11 | Dan Zagadousimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 27 | €1.9m | 91 | 82 |
| 12 | Gael Alonsosimilar↗ | FC Andorra | 24 | €1.0m | 91 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Morato
≈ 100% Morato · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Morato · strong: xG + xA, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Touches /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Morato · strong: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Morato?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Ethan Pinnock (Brentford) does the closest job to Morato, at 94/100 on profile. Kevin Diks and Davinson Sánchez follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Morato?
Yes — Ethan Pinnock (Brentford) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €2.8m, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Morato?
Doppel learns Morato's role profile from his 2025/26 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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