Who should replace Tiago Esgaio?
RBFC Arouca · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitTiago Esgaio's profile ↗
Tiago Esgaio is a right-back for FC Arouca in the Primeira Liga, with 29 appearances, 3 goals, and 5 assists in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Esgaio, David Hrnčár from FCV Dender stands out with a fit score of 88/100. Other notable options include Tristan Crama of Millwall, who has a fit score of 84/100, and Nordi Mukiele from Sunderland, with a fit score of 80/100.
Best replacements for Tiago Esgaio
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nordi Mukielesimilar↗ | Sunderland | 29 | €15m | 91 | 80 |
| 2 | Tristan Cramasimilar↗ | Millwall | 25 | €12m | 91 | 84 |
| 3 | Kristoffer Ajersimilar↗ | Brentford | 28 | €20m | 91 | 81 |
| 4 | David Hrnčársimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 29 | €500k | 90 | 88 |
| 5 | Puma Rodríguezsimilar↗ | Vasco da Gama | 29 | €1.5m | 90 | 83 |
| 6 | James Breesimilar↗ | Southampton | 29 | €2.6m | 90 | 82 |
| 7 | Giovanni Di Lorenzosimilar↗ | SSC Napoli | 33 | €6.8m | 90 | 80 |
| 8 | Kaan Ayhansimilar↗ | Galatasaray | 32 | €1.4m | 90 | 79 |
| 9 | Héctor Bellerínsimilar↗ | Real Betis | 31 | €2.5m | 89 | 81 |
| 10 | Danny da Costasimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 33 | €1.1m | 89 | 82 |
| 11 | Lukas Küblersimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 34 | €1.5m | 88 | 80 |
| 12 | Lasse Rosenboomsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 24 | €1.3m | 88 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Tiago Esgaio
≈ 100% Tiago Esgaio · strong: Clearances, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Tiago Esgaio · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Tiago Esgaio · strong: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Tiago Esgaio?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Nordi Mukiele (Sunderland) does the closest job to Tiago Esgaio, at 91/100 on profile. Tristan Crama and Kristoffer Ajer follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Tiago Esgaio?
Yes — David Hrnčár (FCV Dender) plays a similar right back role at roughly €500k, a 88/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Tiago Esgaio?
Doppel learns Tiago Esgaio's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks right backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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