Who should replace João Mário?
LWBeşiktaş JK · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitJoão Mário's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace João Mário, the best-fitting left wingers are Aleksandr Golovin, Michel Vlap, Othmane Boussaid. Aleksandr Golovin (AS Monaco) matches the role at 91/100 on tactical profile (76/100 overall). A cheaper option: Willian at about €400k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for João Mário
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aleksandr Golovinsimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 30 | €18m | 91 | 76 |
| 2 | Michel Vlapsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 29 | €3.1m | 90 | 77 |
| 3 | Othmane Boussaidsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 26 | €1.2m | 89 | 78 |
| 4 | Noa Langsimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 27 | €24m | 89 | 80 |
| 5 | Vincenzo Grifosimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 33 | €3.7m | 88 | 82 |
| 6 | Williansimilar↗ | Fulham | 38 | €400k | 88 | 81 |
| 7 | Nuno Santossimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 27 | €2.7m | 87 | 78 |
| 8 | Leandro Trossardsimilar↗ | Arsenal | 32 | €19m | 87 | 75 |
| 9 | Dwight McNeilsimilar↗ | Everton | 27 | €19m | 87 | 77 |
| 10 | Jacob Bruun Larsensimilar↗ | Burnley | 28 | €4.4m | 87 | 78 |
| 11 | Florian Wirtzsimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 23 | €95m | 87 | 78 |
| 12 | Jakob Breumsimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 23 | €5.5m | 86 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match João Mário
≈ 100% João Mário · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · medium reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% João Mário · strong: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating, Touches /90
≈ 100% João Mário · strong: Possession won in att. third, Accurate long balls · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for João Mário?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Aleksandr Golovin (AS Monaco) does the closest job to João Mário, at 91/100 on profile. Michel Vlap and Othmane Boussaid follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace João Mário?
Yes — Willian (Fulham) plays a similar left winger role at roughly €400k, a 81/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for João Mário?
Doppel learns João Mário's role profile from his 2024/25 season and ranks left wingers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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