Who should replace David Simão?
CM/CDMFC Arouca · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDavid Simão's profile ↗
David Simão is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for FC Arouca in the Primeira Liga, with 12 appearances and 667 minutes played in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Simão, Siebe Schrijvers from Oud-Heverlee Leuven, with a fit score of 80/100, stands out as a tactical match, alongside Niklas Dorsch from 1. FC Heidenheim and Josh Eccles from Coventry City, both with fit scores of 78/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Niklas Dorschsimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 28 | €2.3m | 94 | 79 |
| 2 | Josh Ecclessimilar↗ | Coventry City | 26 | €9.6m | 91 | 78 |
| 3 | Cristian Cásseres Jr.similar↗ | Toulouse | 26 | €8.2m | 91 | 78 |
| 4 | Siebe Schrijverssimilar↗ | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 30 | €1.4m | 91 | 80 |
| 5 | Gerard Gumbausimilar↗ | Granada | 32 | €1.2m | 90 | 80 |
| 6 | Adem Zorganesimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 26 | €13m | 90 | 81 |
| 7 | Dani Parejosimilar↗ | Villarreal | 37 | €1.0m | 90 | 81 |
| 8 | Alexander Prasssimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 25 | €8.7m | 90 | 80 |
| 9 | Jordan Holsgrovesimilar↗ | Estoril Praia | 27 | €5.3m | 90 | 79 |
| 10 | Julian Baassimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €800k | 89 | 80 |
| 11 | Angelo Stillersimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 25 | €46m | 89 | 79 |
| 12 | Calvin Twigtsimilar↗ | FC Volendam | 23 | €700k | 89 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match David Simão
≈ 100% David Simão · strong: Aerial duels won %, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% David Simão · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% David Simão · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for David Simão?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Niklas Dorsch (1. FC Heidenheim) does the closest job to David Simão, at 94/100 on profile. Josh Eccles and Cristian Cásseres Jr. follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace David Simão?
Yes — Dani Parejo (Villarreal) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.0m, a 81/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for David Simão?
Doppel learns David Simão's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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