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. Notable matches include a fit score of 79/100 for Lorenzo Amatucci of Las Palmas and 77/100 for Nacho Martín from Sporting Gijón, both of whom could be considered among the best replacements for Zé Carlos. Players similar to Zé Carlos include Sem Scheperman and Luke Le Roux, who also demonstrate strong tactical fits.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sem Schepermansimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 24 | €600k | 92 | 74 |
| 2 | Lorenzo Amatuccisimilar↗ | Las Palmas | 22 | €8.2m | 91 | 79 |
| 3 | Luke Le Rouxsimilar↗ | IFK Värnamo | 26 | €800k | 89 | 75 |
| 4 | Nacho Martínsimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 24 | €1.0m | 89 | 77 |
| 5 | Espen Van Eesimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 23 | €1.2m | 88 | 74 |
| 6 | Merveille Papelasimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 25 | €600k | 88 | 75 |
| 7 | Unai Vencedorsimilar↗ | Real Racing Club | 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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