Who should replace Igor Formiga?
RB/RMMirassol · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitIgor Formiga's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Igor Formiga, the best-fitting right backs are Marvin Senaya, Issa Kaboré, Michael Kayode. Marvin Senaya (RC Strasbourg) matches the role at 93/100 on tactical profile (79/100 overall). A cheaper option: Marcus Coco at about €800k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Igor Formiga
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marvin Senayasimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 25 | €3.1m | 93 | 79 |
| 2 | Issa Kaborésimilar↗ | Luton Town | 25 | €4.1m | 92 | 79 |
| 3 | Michael Kayodesimilar↗ | Brentford | 22 | €39m | 92 | 76 |
| 4 | Marcus Cocosimilar↗ | Nantes | 30 | €800k | 91 | 76 |
| 5 | Antoine Hainautsimilar↗ | Parma | 24 | €4.3m | 90 | 79 |
| 6 | Siebe Horemanssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 28 | €2.9m | 90 | 77 |
| 7 | Kevin Mbabusimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 31 | €2.3m | 89 | 78 |
| 8 | Brayann Pereirasimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 23 | €1.1m | 89 | 81 |
| 9 | Willean Leposimilar↗ | Vitória | 29 | €600k | 89 | 78 |
| 10 | Mehdi Lérissimilar↗ | Pisa | 28 | €1.9m | 88 | 79 |
| 11 | Thierry Correiasimilar↗ | Valencia | 27 | €2.6m | 88 | 78 |
| 12 | Marios Vrousaisimilar↗ | Rio Ave | 28 | €3.1m | 88 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Igor Formiga
≈ 100% Igor Formiga · strong: Duels won, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Igor Formiga · strong: Duels won, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Igor Formiga · strong: Successful dribbles, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Igor Formiga?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Marvin Senaya (RC Strasbourg) does the closest job to Igor Formiga, at 93/100 on profile. Issa Kaboré and Michael Kayode follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Igor Formiga?
Yes — Marcus Coco (Nantes) plays a similar right back role at roughly €800k, a 76/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Igor Formiga?
Doppel learns Igor Formiga's role profile from his 2023/24 season and ranks right backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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