Who should replace Zé Carlos?
CM/CDMGil Vicente · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitZé Carlos's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Zé Carlos, the best-fitting central midfielders are Óscar Valentín, Sem Scheperman, Senne Lynen. Óscar Valentín (Rayo Vallecano) matches the role at 93/100 on tactical profile (71/100 overall). A cheaper option: Lamine Diack at about €300k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Zé Carlos
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Óscar Valentínsimilar↗ | Rayo Vallecano | 32 | €1.9m | 93 | 71 |
| 2 | Sem Schepermansimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 24 | €600k | 92 | 72 |
| 3 | Senne Lynensimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 27 | €7.3m | 91 | 71 |
| 4 | Rúben Ramos Ismaelsimilar↗ | Moreirense | 27 | €1.2m | 90 | 72 |
| 5 | Lamine Diacksimilar↗ | Hatayspor | 26 | €300k | 89 | 72 |
| 6 | Amine Lachkarsimilar↗ | Willem II Tilburg | 23 | €500k | 89 | 72 |
| 7 | Nicolas Seiwaldsimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 25 | €24m | 89 | 72 |
| 8 | Marius Tresor Dohsimilar↗ | Fatih Karagümrük | 23 | €1.2m | 88 | 72 |
| 9 | Espen Van Eesimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 23 | €1.2m | 88 | 72 |
| 10 | Lucas Torrósimilar↗ | Osasuna | 32 | €2.7m | 87 | 71 |
| 11 | Ilaix Moribasimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 23 | €14m | 87 | 71 |
| 12 | Philip Brittijnsimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 22 | €1.5m | 86 | 72 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Zé Carlos
≈ 100% Zé Carlos · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Zé Carlos · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Zé Carlos · strong: Clearances, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Zé Carlos?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Óscar Valentín (Rayo Vallecano) does the closest job to Zé Carlos, at 93/100 on profile. Sem Scheperman and Senne Lynen follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Zé Carlos?
Yes — Lamine Diack (Hatayspor) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €300k, a 72/100 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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