Who should replace Joao Escoval?
CBVizela · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitJoao Escoval's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Joao Escoval, the best-fitting centre backs are Ayumu Seko, Dario Van Den Buijs, Lewis Schouten. Ayumu Seko (Le Havre) matches the role at 93/100 on tactical profile (79/100 overall). A cheaper option: Redouan El Yaakoubi at about €300k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Joao Escoval
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ayumu Sekosimilar↗ | Le Havre | 26 | €4.7m | 93 | 79 |
| 2 | Dario Van Den Buijssimilar↗ | RKC Waalwijk | 31 | €400k | 91 | 78 |
| 3 | Lewis Schoutensimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €700k | 90 | 84 |
| 4 | Redouan El Yaakoubisimilar↗ | Excelsior | 30 | €300k | 90 | 79 |
| 5 | Siemen Voetsimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 26 | €400k | 89 | 79 |
| 6 | Justin Hubnersimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 23 | €1.0m | 89 | 86 |
| 7 | Matej Maglicasimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 28 | €1.1m | 89 | 79 |
| 8 | Tomás Ribeirosimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 27 | €400k | 89 | 78 |
| 9 | Aurèle Amendasimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 23 | €10m | 88 | 78 |
| 10 | Mike te Wieriksimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 34 | €200k | 88 | 78 |
| 11 | Miguel Nóbregasimilar↗ | Rio Ave | 26 | €400k | 88 | 82 |
| 12 | Joey Jacobssimilar↗ | Almere City FC | 26 | €300k | 88 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Joao Escoval
≈ 100% Joao Escoval · strong: Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Joao Escoval · strong: Accurate long balls, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Big chances created /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Joao Escoval · strong: Possession won in att. third, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Big chances created /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Joao Escoval?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Ayumu Seko (Le Havre) does the closest job to Joao Escoval, at 93/100 on profile. Dario Van Den Buijs and Lewis Schouten follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Joao Escoval?
Yes — Redouan El Yaakoubi (Excelsior) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €300k, a 79/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Joao Escoval?
Doppel learns Joao Escoval's role profile from his 2023/24 season and ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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