Who should replace Bruno Varela?
GKVitória SC · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitBruno Varela's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Bruno Varela, the best-fitting goalkeepers are Gustavo, Bernardo Fontes, Kepa Arrizabalaga. Gustavo (Criciúma) matches the role at 95/100 on tactical profile (84/100 overall). A cheaper option: Gustavo at about €200k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Bruno Varela
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gustavosimilar↗ | Criciúma | 33 | €200k | 95 | 84 |
| 2 | Bernardo Fontessimilar↗ | Tondela | 24 | €4.7m | 93 | 88 |
| 3 | Kepa Arrizabalagasimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 32 | €5.3m | 91 | 81 |
| 4 | Frederik Rønnowsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 34 | €2.1m | 91 | 83 |
| 5 | Tom de Graaffsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 22 | €1.0m | 91 | 80 |
| 6 | Joan Garcíasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 25 | €46m | 90 | 80 |
| 7 | Janis Blaswichsimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 35 | €700k | 90 | 80 |
| 8 | Adrielsimilar↗ | AVS - Futebol SAD | 25 | €900k | 90 | 86 |
| 9 | Bahadır Han Güngördüsimilar↗ | MKE Ankaragücü | 30 | €700k | 90 | 82 |
| 10 | Ronaldosimilar↗ | Atlético Goianiense | 30 | €1.9m | 90 | 79 |
| 11 | Andreas Gianniotissimilar↗ | Kasımpaşa | 34 | €300k | 90 | 83 |
| 12 | Mathew Ryansimilar↗ | Levante UD | 34 | €1.7m | 90 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Bruno Varela
≈ 100% Bruno Varela · strong: Shots, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, xG + xA /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Bruno Varela · strong: Shots, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, xG + xA /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Bruno Varela?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Gustavo (Criciúma) does the closest job to Bruno Varela, at 95/100 on profile. Bernardo Fontes and Kepa Arrizabalaga follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Bruno Varela?
Yes — Gustavo (Criciúma) plays a similar goalkeeper role at roughly €200k, a 84/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Bruno Varela?
Doppel learns Bruno Varela's role profile from his 2024/25 season and ranks goalkeepers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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