Who should replace Alan Varela?
CM/CDMFC Porto · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAlan Varela's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Alan Varela, the best-fitting central midfielders are Mathis Servais, Lincoln, Iver Fossum. Mathis Servais (KV Mechelen) matches the role at 94/100 on tactical profile (85/100 overall). A cheaper option: Bruno Henrique at about €300k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Alan Varela
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mathis Servaissimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 22 | €3.8m | 94 | 85 |
| 2 | Lincolnsimilar↗ | FC Alverca | 28 | €3.7m | 92 | 84 |
| 3 | Iver Fossumsimilar↗ | Rosenborg BK | 30 | €500k | 91 | 84 |
| 4 | Bruno Henriquesimilar↗ | Internacional | 37 | €300k | 91 | 83 |
| 5 | Jürgen Ekkelenkampsimilar↗ | Royal Antwerp FC | 26 | €10m | 91 | 83 |
| 6 | Matteo Pessinasimilar↗ | Monza | 29 | €4.8m | 91 | 82 |
| 7 | Leandro Bacunasimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 35 | €300k | 91 | 85 |
| 8 | Victor Emanuel Halvorsensimilar↗ | Sarpsborg 08 | 22 | €800k | 91 | 84 |
| 9 | Oscar Fraulosimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 23 | €2.7m | 91 | 82 |
| 10 | Barry Bannansimilar↗ | Sheffield Wednesday | 37 | €200k | 91 | 82 |
| 11 | Thomas Claessimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 22 | €1.5m | 91 | 82 |
| 12 | Elias Kristoffersen Hagensimilar↗ | Vålerenga IF | 26 | €600k | 90 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Alan Varela
≈ 100% Alan Varela · strong: Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Alan Varela · strong: Accurate crosses, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Alan Varela · strong: xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Alan Varela?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Mathis Servais (KV Mechelen) does the closest job to Alan Varela, at 94/100 on profile. Lincoln and Iver Fossum follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Alan Varela?
Yes — Bruno Henrique (Internacional) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €300k, a 83/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Alan Varela?
Doppel learns Alan Varela's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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