Who should replace José Fonte?
CBCasa Pia · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJosé Fonte's profile ↗
José Fonte is a centre-back for Casa Pia in the Primeira Liga. For those looking for the best replacement for Fonte, Gabriele Guarino from Empoli stands out with a fit score of 88/100, showcasing a strong tactical alignment. Other notable options include Shane Duffy of Norwich City with a fit score of 80/100 and Axel Drouhin from Annecy FC, who has a fit score of 81/100.
Best replacements for José Fonte
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shane Duffysimilar↗ | Norwich City | 34 | €300k | 92 | 80 |
| 2 | Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €3.6m | 92 | 88 |
| 3 | Axel Drouhinsimilar↗ | Annecy FC | 26 | €1.2m | 92 | 81 |
| 4 | Jordan Storeysimilar↗ | Preston North End | 29 | €4.4m | 92 | 78 |
| 5 | Lorenco Šimićsimilar↗ | US Avellino 1912 | 30 | €700k | 91 | 79 |
| 6 | Ze Vitorsimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 25 | €2.4m | 90 | 82 |
| 7 | Seid Koraćsimilar↗ | Venezia | 25 | €1.4m | 90 | 81 |
| 8 | Mark McGuinnesssimilar↗ | Luton Town | 25 | €6.7m | 90 | 82 |
| 9 | David Duartesimilar↗ | Bahia | 31 | €1.4m | 90 | 79 |
| 10 | Eduardo Domasimilar↗ | Chapecoense | 28 | €1.3m | 89 | 78 |
| 11 | Gustavo Henriquesimilar↗ | Corinthians | 33 | €600k | 89 | 83 |
| 12 | Casper Widellsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €1.5m | 89 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match José Fonte
≈ 100% José Fonte · strong: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% José Fonte · strong: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% José Fonte · strong: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for José Fonte?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Shane Duffy (Norwich City) does the closest job to José Fonte, at 92/100 on profile. Gabriele Guarino and Axel Drouhin follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace José Fonte?
Yes — Shane Duffy (Norwich City) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €300k, a 80/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for José Fonte?
Doppel learns José Fonte's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
Want the full, budget-aware shortlist with heatmaps and your own filters?
Run your own search on Doppel →