Who should replace Stephen Eustaquio?
CM/CDMFC Porto · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitStephen Eustaquio's profile ↗
Stephen Eustaquio is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for FC Porto in the Primeira Liga, with 30 appearances and 1927 minutes played in the 2024/25 season. Potential replacements include Peer Koopmeiners from AZ Alkmaar, who has a fit score of 80/100, and Eric Smith from FC St. Pauli, with a fit score of 78/100. For those searching for the best replacement for Eustaquio, these players offer similar tactical roles.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eric Smithsimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 29 | €5.3m | 93 | 78 |
| 2 | Peer Koopmeinerssimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 26 | €13m | 92 | 80 |
| 3 | Eric Garcíasimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 25 | €39m | 92 | 78 |
| 4 | Lucas Robertonesimilar↗ | Almería | 29 | €1.9m | 92 | 78 |
| 5 | Ben Whitemansimilar↗ | Preston North End | 30 | €2.1m | 91 | 79 |
| 6 | Hugo Sotelosimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 23 | €4.8m | 91 | 79 |
| 7 | Leandro Paredessimilar↗ | AS Roma | 32 | €5.3m | 91 | 78 |
| 8 | Roberto Gagliardinisimilar↗ | Monza | 32 | €1.2m | 91 | 79 |
| 9 | Josh Ecclessimilar↗ | Coventry City | 26 | €9.6m | 90 | 78 |
| 10 | Jordan Holsgrovesimilar↗ | Estoril Praia | 27 | €5.3m | 90 | 79 |
| 11 | Mikel Vesgasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 33 | €1.2m | 90 | 80 |
| 12 | Ander Herrerasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 37 | €400k | 90 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Stephen Eustaquio
≈ 100% Stephen Eustaquio · strong: Clearances, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Stephen Eustaquio · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Stephen Eustaquio · strong: Touches, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Stephen Eustaquio?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Eric Smith (FC St. Pauli) does the closest job to Stephen Eustaquio, at 93/100 on profile. Peer Koopmeiners and Eric García follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Stephen Eustaquio?
Yes — Roberto Gagliardini (Monza) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.2m, a 79/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Stephen Eustaquio?
Doppel learns Stephen Eustaquio's role profile from his 2024/25 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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