Who should replace David Simão?
CM/CDMFC Arouca · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDavid Simão's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace David Simão, the best-fitting central midfielders are Niklas Dorsch, Cristian Cásseres Jr., Ramiz Zerrouki. Niklas Dorsch (1. FC Heidenheim) matches the role at 94/100 on tactical profile (77/100 overall). A cheaper option: Calvin Twigt at about €700k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for David Simão
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Niklas Dorschsimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 28 | €2.3m | 94 | 77 |
| 2 | Cristian Cásseres Jr.similar↗ | Toulouse | 26 | €8.2m | 90 | 77 |
| 3 | Ramiz Zerroukisimilar↗ | FC Twente | 28 | €6.0m | 90 | 77 |
| 4 | Julian Baassimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €800k | 89 | 79 |
| 5 | Jordan Holsgrovesimilar↗ | Estoril Praia | 27 | €5.3m | 89 | 77 |
| 6 | Calvin Twigtsimilar↗ | FC Volendam | 23 | €700k | 89 | 78 |
| 7 | Dani Parejosimilar↗ | Villarreal | 37 | €1.0m | 89 | 79 |
| 8 | Gerard Gumbausimilar↗ | Granada | 32 | €1.2m | 88 | 78 |
| 9 | Angelo Stillersimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 25 | €46m | 88 | 78 |
| 10 | Luka Modrićsimilar↗ | AC Milan | 41 | €3.8m | 88 | 77 |
| 11 | Youri Regeersimilar↗ | FC Twente | 23 | €4.7m | 88 | 77 |
| 12 | Alexander Prasssimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 25 | €8.7m | 88 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, 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
≈ 100% David Simão · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% David Simão · strong: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes /90
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. Cristian Cásseres Jr. and Ramiz Zerrouki follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace David Simão?
Yes — Calvin Twigt (FC Volendam) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €700k, a 78/100 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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