Who should replace Jair?
CBBotafogo · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitJair's profile ↗
Jair is a centre-back for Botafogo in the BRA-Serie A, with 11 appearances in 2025, contributing 1 assist over 990 minutes. For those searching for the best replacement for Jair, Kialonda Gaspar from CF Estrela Amadora offers a fit score of 81/100, while both Jeff Chabot of 1. FC Köln and Patric Pfeiffer from Darmstadt 98 present solid alternatives with fit scores of 80/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kaique Rochasimilar↗ | Athletico | 25 | €1.0m | 91 | 79 |
| 2 | Jeff Chabotsimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 28 | €16m | 90 | 80 |
| 3 | Patric Pfeiffersimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 27 | €2.2m | 89 | 80 |
| 4 | Kialonda Gasparsimilar↗ | CF Estrela Amadora | 29 | €2.9m | 89 | 81 |
| 5 | Christian Burgesssimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 35 | €1.9m | 88 | 79 |
| 6 | Davinson Sánchezsimilar↗ | Galatasaray | 30 | €17m | 88 | 80 |
| 7 | Gabriele Calvanisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 22 | €3.7m | 88 | 83 |
| 8 | Zinedin Smajlovićsimilar↗ | Sandefjord Fotball | 23 | €3.1m | 88 | 79 |
| 9 | Emin Bayramsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €3.9m | 87 | 85 |
| 10 | Ümit Akdağsimilar↗ | Alanyaspor | 23 | €6.4m | 87 | 81 |
| 11 | Gustaf Lagerbielkesimilar↗ | Sporting Braga | 26 | €10m | 87 | 81 |
| 12 | Matheus Araújosimilar↗ | Santa Clara | 25 | €3.4m | 87 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jair
≈ 100% Jair · strong: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Jair · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Jair · strong: Accurate long balls, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Jair?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Kaique Rocha (Athletico) does the closest job to Jair, at 91/100 on profile. Jeff Chabot and Patric Pfeiffer follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Jair?
Yes — Kaique Rocha (Athletico) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €1.0m, a 79/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Jair?
Doppel learns Jair's role profile from his 2025 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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