Who should replace Joao Escoval?
CBVizela · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitJoao Escoval's profile ↗
Joao Escoval is a centre-back for Vizela in the Primeira Liga, having made 19 appearances this season. For those searching for the best replacement for Escoval, Andrew Hughes from Preston North End offers a tactical fit score of 85/100, while Justin Hubner of Fortuna Sittard has an even higher fit score of 88/100. Both players can effectively fulfil the same defensive role.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ayumu Sekosimilar↗ | Le Havre | 26 | €4.7m | 93 | 81 |
| 2 | Aurèle Amendasimilar↗ | Coventry City | 23 | €10m | 92 | 82 |
| 3 | Andrew Hughessimilar↗ | Preston North End | 34 | €300k | 92 | 85 |
| 4 | Justin Hubnersimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 23 | €1.0m | 91 | 88 |
| 5 | Lewis Schoutensimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 22 | €700k | 91 | 85 |
| 6 | Enrique Lofolomosimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 26 | €1.1m | 90 | 84 |
| 7 | Marc Kempfsimilar↗ | Como | 31 | €3.4m | 90 | 81 |
| 8 | Ryan Leonardsimilar↗ | Millwall | 34 | €300k | 89 | 83 |
| 9 | Edgaras Utkussimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 26 | €1.5m | 89 | 85 |
| 10 | Matthew Pollocksimilar↗ | Watford | 25 | €2.2m | 89 | 82 |
| 11 | Andrea Carbonisimilar↗ | Monza | 25 | €2.8m | 89 | 83 |
| 12 | Miguel Nóbregasimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 26 | €400k | 88 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · 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: Aerial duels won, Touches · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Touches /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Joao Escoval · strong: Aerial duels won, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Accurate crosses /90, Possession won in att. third /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. Aurèle Amenda and Andrew Hughes follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Joao Escoval?
Yes — Andrew Hughes (Preston North End) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €300k, a 85/100 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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