Who should replace Vítor Carvalho?
CM/CDM/CBSporting Braga · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitVítor Carvalho's profile ↗
Vítor Carvalho is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Sporting Braga in the Primeira Liga, with 15 appearances, 2 goals, and 1 assist in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Carvalho, Harry Darling from Swansea City offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 84/100, while Francesco Acerbi from Inter also presents a solid option with a fit score of 79/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Francesco Acerbisimilar↗ | Inter | 38 | €1.9m | 95 | 79 |
| 2 | Harry Darlingsimilar↗ | Swansea City | 27 | €4.4m | 94 | 84 |
| 3 | Leo Østigårdsimilar↗ | Genoa | 27 | €14m | 94 | 81 |
| 4 | Taylor Harwood-Bellissimilar↗ | Southampton | 24 | €22m | 94 | 80 |
| 5 | Daniele Ruganisimilar↗ | Juventus | 32 | €2.1m | 94 | 77 |
| 6 | Radu Drăguşinsimilar↗ | Genoa | 24 | €15m | 93 | 80 |
| 7 | Gustavo Henriquesimilar↗ | Corinthians | 33 | €600k | 93 | 80 |
| 8 | Mike Van der Hoornsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 34 | €800k | 93 | 80 |
| 9 | Virgil van Dijksimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 35 | €16m | 93 | 79 |
| 10 | Thomas Kellersimilar↗ | SG Dynamo Dresden | 27 | €1.3m | 92 | 80 |
| 11 | Raúl Asenciosimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 23 | €18m | 92 | 78 |
| 12 | Matthias Gintersimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 32 | €4.8m | 92 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Vítor Carvalho
≈ 100% Vítor Carvalho · strong: Accurate long balls, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Touches /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Vítor Carvalho · strong: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Vítor Carvalho · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Vítor Carvalho?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Francesco Acerbi (Inter) does the closest job to Vítor Carvalho, at 95/100 on profile. Harry Darling and Leo Østigård follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Vítor Carvalho?
Yes — Gustavo Henrique (Corinthians) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €600k, a 80/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Vítor Carvalho?
Doppel learns Vítor Carvalho's role profile from his 2025/26 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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