Who should replace Jorge Fernandes?
CB/RBVitória SC · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitJorge Fernandes's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Jorge Fernandes, the best-fitting centre backs are Japhet Tanganga, Leo Greiml, Gustav Valsvik. Japhet Tanganga (Sheffield United) matches the role at 94/100 on tactical profile (80/100 overall). A cheaper option: Gustav Valsvik at about €200k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Jorge Fernandes
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Japhet Tangangasimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 27 | €5.6m | 94 | 80 |
| 2 | Leo Greimlsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 25 | €800k | 93 | 82 |
| 3 | Gustav Valsviksimilar↗ | Strømsgodset | 33 | €200k | 93 | 79 |
| 4 | Mike Van der Hoornsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 34 | €800k | 92 | 82 |
| 5 | Husniddin Aliqulovsimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 27 | €1.2m | 92 | 81 |
| 6 | Matthew Pollocksimilar↗ | Watford | 25 | €2.2m | 92 | 82 |
| 7 | Jake Coopersimilar↗ | Millwall | 31 | €1.7m | 91 | 85 |
| 8 | Lloyd Jonessimilar↗ | Charlton Athletic | 31 | €1.1m | 91 | 82 |
| 9 | Alberto Dossenasimilar↗ | Cagliari | 28 | €5.6m | 90 | 80 |
| 10 | Jesper Taajesimilar↗ | Strømsgodset | 29 | €200k | 90 | 79 |
| 11 | Jan Paul van Heckesimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 26 | €49m | 90 | 80 |
| 12 | André Ramalhosimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 34 | €800k | 89 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jorge Fernandes
≈ 100% Jorge Fernandes · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Jorge Fernandes · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Jorge Fernandes · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Jorge Fernandes?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Japhet Tanganga (Sheffield United) does the closest job to Jorge Fernandes, at 94/100 on profile. Leo Greiml and Gustav Valsvik follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Jorge Fernandes?
Yes — Gustav Valsvik (Strømsgodset) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €200k, a 79/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Jorge Fernandes?
Doppel learns Jorge Fernandes'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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