Who should replace Jair?
CBBotafogo · 2020/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitJair's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Jair, the best-fitting centre backs are Kaique Rocha, Jeff Chabot, Isaak Touré. Kaique Rocha (Athletico) matches the role at 90/100 on tactical profile (79/100 overall). A cheaper option: Rodrigo Fagundes at about €0k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Jair
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kaique Rochasimilar↗ | Athletico | 25 | €1.0m | 90 | 79 |
| 2 | Jeff Chabotsimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 28 | €16m | 90 | 79 |
| 3 | Isaak Tourésimilar↗ | Lorient | 23 | €1.3m | 89 | 86 |
| 4 | Alix Viniciussimilar↗ | Atlético Goianiense | 27 | €2.7m | 89 | 78 |
| 5 | Kialonda Gasparsimilar↗ | CF Estrela Amadora | 29 | €2.9m | 88 | 79 |
| 6 | Rodrigo Fagundessimilar↗ | Criciúma | 39 | €0k | 88 | 79 |
| 7 | Alejandro Catenasimilar↗ | Osasuna | 32 | €2.7m | 88 | 81 |
| 8 | Marc Kempfsimilar↗ | Como | 31 | €3.4m | 87 | 79 |
| 9 | Davinson Sánchezsimilar↗ | Galatasaray | 30 | €17m | 87 | 79 |
| 10 | Kevin Dikssimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 30 | €4.8m | 87 | 82 |
| 11 | Matheus Araújosimilar↗ | Santa Clara | 25 | €3.4m | 87 | 78 |
| 12 | Bart Vriendssimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 35 | €200k | 87 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, 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 %, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Jair · strong: Aerial duels won %, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, xG + xA /90, Successful dribbles /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 90/100 on profile. Jeff Chabot and Isaak Touré follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Jair?
Yes — Rodrigo Fagundes (Criciúma) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €0k, a 79/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Jair?
Doppel learns Jair's role profile from his 2020/25 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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