Who should replace Rodrigo Abascal?
CBVitória SC · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRodrigo Abascal's profile ↗
Rodrigo Abascal is a centre-back for Vitória SC in the Primeira Liga, with 27 appearances in the 2025/26 season. The best replacements for Abascal include Ross Sykes from Royale Union Saint-Gilloise, who has a fit score of 88/100, and Jeffrey Gouweleeuw from FC Augsburg, with a fit score of 85/100. Both players demonstrate strong tactical compatibility, making them suitable options for teams looking to replace Abascal.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ross Sykessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 27 | €4.9m | 91 | 88 |
| 2 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 91 | 85 |
| 3 | Kaan Ayhansimilar↗ | Galatasaray | 32 | €1.4m | 90 | 83 |
| 4 | Ümit Akdağsimilar↗ | Alanyaspor | 23 | €6.4m | 90 | 83 |
| 5 | Matheus Araújosimilar↗ | Santa Clara | 25 | €3.4m | 90 | 81 |
| 6 | Emin Bayramsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €3.9m | 90 | 87 |
| 7 | Adrián de la Fuentesimilar↗ | Levante UD | 27 | €4.1m | 90 | 88 |
| 8 | Justin Hubnersimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 23 | €1.0m | 90 | 87 |
| 9 | Konstantinos Koulierakissimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 23 | €24m | 90 | 84 |
| 10 | Matthew Pollocksimilar↗ | Watford | 25 | €2.2m | 90 | 82 |
| 11 | Taha Altıkardeşsimilar↗ | Göztepe | 23 | €4.1m | 90 | 84 |
| 12 | Jan Paul van Heckesimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 26 | €49m | 90 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Rodrigo Abascal
≈ 100% Rodrigo Abascal · strong: Shots, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Rodrigo Abascal · strong: Accurate long balls, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Rodrigo Abascal · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Rodrigo Abascal?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Ross Sykes (Royale Union Saint-Gilloise) does the closest job to Rodrigo Abascal, at 91/100 on profile. Jeffrey Gouweleeuw and Kaan Ayhan follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Rodrigo Abascal?
Yes — Jeffrey Gouweleeuw (FC Augsburg) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €1.0m, a 85/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Rodrigo Abascal?
Doppel learns Rodrigo Abascal's role profile from his 2025/26 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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