Who should replace Zé Carlos?
CM/CDMGil Vicente · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitZé Carlos's profile ↗
Zé Carlos is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Gil Vicente in the Primeira Liga, with 30 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those looking for the best replacement for Zé Carlos, Lorenzo Amatucci from Deportivo de A Coruña offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 79/100, while Nacho Martín from Sporting Gijón also presents a solid option with a fit score of 77/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sem Schepermansimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 24 | €600k | 92 | 74 |
| 2 | Lorenzo Amatuccisimilar↗ | Deportivo de A Coruña | 22 | €8.2m | 91 | 79 |
| 3 | Luke Le Rouxsimilar↗ | Portsmouth | 26 | €800k | 89 | 75 |
| 4 | Nacho Martínsimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 24 | €1.0m | 89 | 77 |
| 5 | Espen Van Eesimilar↗ | FC Arouca | 23 | €1.2m | 88 | 74 |
| 6 | Merveille Papelasimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 25 | €600k | 88 | 75 |
| 7 | Unai Vencedorsimilar↗ | Levante UD | 26 | €1.5m | 88 | 78 |
| 8 | Kazper Karlssonsimilar↗ | Degerfors IF | 21 | €600k | 88 | 79 |
| 9 | Tom Ducrocqsimilar↗ | Bastia | 27 | €800k | 87 | 78 |
| 10 | Assane Dioussésimilar↗ | Auxerre | 29 | €500k | 87 | 76 |
| 11 | Sergio Álvarezsimilar↗ | Eibar | 34 | €400k | 87 | 74 |
| 12 | Abdoulaye Doumbiasimilar↗ | BK Häcken | 19 | €700k | 86 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Zé Carlos
≈ 100% Zé Carlos · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Zé Carlos · strong: Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Zé Carlos · strong: Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Zé Carlos?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Sem Scheperman (Heracles Almelo) does the closest job to Zé Carlos, at 92/100 on profile. Lorenzo Amatucci and Luke Le Roux follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Zé Carlos?
Yes — Sem Scheperman (Heracles Almelo) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €600k, a 74/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Zé Carlos?
Doppel learns Zé Carlos'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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