Who should replace João Graça?
CMRio Ave · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitJoão Graça's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace João Graça, the best-fitting central midfielders are Celil Yüksel, Miguel Sousa, Daichi Kamada. Celil Yüksel (Samsunspor) matches the role at 91/100 on tactical profile (77/100 overall). A cheaper option: Miguel Sousa at about €300k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for João Graça
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Celil Yükselsimilar↗ | Samsunspor | 28 | €900k | 91 | 77 |
| 2 | Miguel Sousasimilar↗ | Casa Pia | 28 | €300k | 90 | 78 |
| 3 | Daichi Kamadasimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 30 | €10m | 89 | 78 |
| 4 | Nahitan Nándezsimilar↗ | Cagliari | 31 | €4.4m | 88 | 80 |
| 5 | Hernanisimilar↗ | Parma | 32 | €1.3m | 88 | 78 |
| 6 | Gonzalo Villarsimilar↗ | Granada | 28 | €1.7m | 88 | 77 |
| 7 | Ayoni Santossimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 21 | €2.1m | 88 | 78 |
| 8 | Alexander Prasssimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 25 | €8.7m | 87 | 77 |
| 9 | Calvin Twigtsimilar↗ | FC Volendam | 23 | €700k | 87 | 77 |
| 10 | Pablo Ibáñezsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 28 | €4.1m | 87 | 78 |
| 11 | Salih Uçansimilar↗ | Beşiktaş JK | 32 | €800k | 87 | 78 |
| 12 | Dani Parejosimilar↗ | Villarreal | 37 | €1.0m | 86 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match João Graça
≈ 100% João Graça · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% João Graça · strong: Successful dribbles, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% João Graça · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for João Graça?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Celil Yüksel (Samsunspor) does the closest job to João Graça, at 91/100 on profile. Miguel Sousa and Daichi Kamada follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace João Graça?
Yes — Miguel Sousa (Casa Pia) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €300k, a 78/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for João Graça?
Doppel learns João Graça's role profile from his 2023/24 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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