Who should replace Alan Varela?
CM/CDMFC Porto · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAlan Varela's profile ↗
Alan Varela is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for FC Porto in the Primeira Liga, with 30 appearances during the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Varela, Gianluca Busio from Venezia, with a fit score of 86/100, and Mathis Servais from KV Mechelen, with a fit score of 85/100, are strong candidates. Both players offer a tactical fit that aligns well with Varela's role.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bruno Henriquesimilar↗ | Internacional | 37 | €300k | 93 | 84 |
| 2 | Mathis Servaissimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 22 | €3.8m | 93 | 85 |
| 3 | Gianluca Busiosimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €7.3m | 93 | 86 |
| 4 | Jakub Modersimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 27 | €11m | 92 | 82 |
| 5 | Sydie Pecksimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 22 | €15m | 92 | 86 |
| 6 | Doğucan Haspolatsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 26 | €5.2m | 92 | 84 |
| 7 | Lincolnsimilar↗ | FC Alverca | 28 | €3.7m | 92 | 84 |
| 8 | Oscar Fraulosimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 23 | €2.7m | 92 | 83 |
| 9 | Enzo Leopoldsimilar↗ | Hannover 96 | 26 | €4.2m | 91 | 82 |
| 10 | Barry Bannansimilar↗ | Sheffield Wednesday | 37 | €200k | 91 | 82 |
| 11 | Nicolas Madsensimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 26 | €5.2m | 91 | 81 |
| 12 | Filippo Ranocchiasimilar↗ | Palermo | 25 | €3.9m | 91 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Alan Varela
≈ 100% Alan Varela · strong: Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90
≈ 100% Alan Varela · strong: Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Alan Varela · strong: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %, Accurate final-third passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Alan Varela?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Bruno Henrique (Internacional) does the closest job to Alan Varela, at 93/100 on profile. Mathis Servais and Gianluca Busio 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 84/100 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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