Who should replace Fábio Cardoso?
CBFC Porto · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitFábio Cardoso's profile ↗
Fábio Cardoso is a centre-back for FC Porto in the Primeira Liga, with 18 appearances in the 2023/24 season, contributing 1 goal and 1 assist over 1209 minutes. For those looking for the best replacement for Cardoso, Martin Gjone from HamKam offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 86/100, while Matthias Ginter from SC Freiburg and Lewis Dunk from Brighton & Hove Albion both provide solid alternatives, each with a fit score of 85/100.
Best replacements for Fábio Cardoso
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matthias Gintersimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 32 | €4.8m | 92 | 85 |
| 2 | Hiroki Itōsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 27 | €20m | 92 | 84 |
| 3 | Lewis Dunksimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €3.6m | 92 | 85 |
| 4 | Martin Gjonesimilar↗ | HamKam | 21 | €700k | 91 | 86 |
| 5 | Odin Luras Bjørtuftsimilar↗ | Bodø/Glimt | 28 | €4.1m | 91 | 86 |
| 6 | Alexander Rossipalsimilar↗ | SG Dynamo Dresden | 30 | €600k | 91 | 88 |
| 7 | Harry Darlingsimilar↗ | Swansea City | 27 | €4.4m | 91 | 86 |
| 8 | Dávid Hanckosimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 29 | €36m | 91 | 82 |
| 9 | Federico Gattisimilar↗ | Juventus | 28 | €13m | 91 | 84 |
| 10 | Kaan Ayhansimilar↗ | Galatasaray | 32 | €1.4m | 91 | 83 |
| 11 | Davide Bartesaghisimilar↗ | AC Milan | 21 | €20m | 90 | 87 |
| 12 | Gabriele Zappasimilar↗ | Cagliari | 27 | €2.9m | 90 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Fábio Cardoso
≈ 100% Fábio Cardoso · strong: xG + xA, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Fábio Cardoso · strong: Touches, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Key passes /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Fábio Cardoso · strong: Touches, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Shots /90, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Fábio Cardoso?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Matthias Ginter (SC Freiburg) does the closest job to Fábio Cardoso, at 92/100 on profile. Hiroki Itō and Lewis Dunk follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Fábio Cardoso?
Yes — Alexander Rossipal (SG Dynamo Dresden) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €600k, a 88/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Fábio Cardoso?
Doppel learns Fábio Cardoso's role profile from his 2023/24 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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