Who should replace João Moutinho?
CM/CDMSporting Braga · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJoão Moutinho's profile ↗
João Moutinho is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Sporting Braga in the Primeira Liga, with 31 appearances in the 2025/26 season. Players who can replace Moutinho include Leandro Paredes and Ander Herrera, both from Boca Juniors, who have a fit score of 80/100, indicating a strong tactical alignment. Additionally, Angelo Stiller from VfB Stuttgart also shows a similar fit at 80/100, making these players viable alternatives for his role.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leandro Paredessimilar↗ | Boca Juniors | 32 | €5.3m | 94 | 80 |
| 2 | Ander Herrerasimilar↗ | Boca Juniors | 37 | €400k | 91 | 80 |
| 3 | Angelo Stillersimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 25 | €46m | 90 | 80 |
| 4 | Aidan Morrissimilar↗ | Middlesbrough | 25 | €10m | 90 | 79 |
| 5 | Henrikh Mkhitaryansimilar↗ | Inter | 37 | €2.9m | 89 | 81 |
| 6 | Hakan Çalhanoğlusimilar↗ | Inter | 32 | €17m | 89 | 82 |
| 7 | Enzo Fernándezsimilar↗ | Manchester City | 25 | €97m | 89 | 82 |
| 8 | Max Birdsimilar↗ | Bristol City | 26 | €2.4m | 89 | 84 |
| 9 | Sean Longstaffsimilar↗ | Leeds United | 29 | €14m | 89 | 81 |
| 10 | Dani Parejosimilar↗ | Villarreal | 37 | €1.0m | 89 | 80 |
| 11 | Sydie Pecksimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 22 | €15m | 88 | 84 |
| 12 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 88 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match João Moutinho
≈ 100% João Moutinho · strong: Aerial duels won %, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Accurate long balls /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% João Moutinho · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Touches · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% João Moutinho · strong: Touches, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for João Moutinho?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Leandro Paredes (Boca Juniors) does the closest job to João Moutinho, at 94/100 on profile. Ander Herrera and Angelo Stiller follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace João Moutinho?
Yes — Ander Herrera (Boca Juniors) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €400k, a 80/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for João Moutinho?
Doppel learns João Moutinho'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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