Who should replace Rafael Brito?
CM/CDMCasa Pia · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRafael Brito's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Rafael Brito, the best-fitting central midfielders are Rani Khedira, Lewis Schouten, Julian Niehues. Rani Khedira (1. FC Union Berlin) matches the role at 95/100 on tactical profile (73/100 overall). A cheaper option: Willian Oliveira at about €300k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Rafael Brito
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rani Khedirasimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 32 | €2.1m | 95 | 73 |
| 2 | Lewis Schoutensimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €700k | 92 | 75 |
| 3 | Julian Niehuessimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 25 | €1.6m | 91 | 75 |
| 4 | Jesse Boschsimilar↗ | Willem II Tilburg | 26 | €400k | 88 | 77 |
| 5 | Yannick Engelhardtsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 25 | €6.5m | 88 | 73 |
| 6 | Willian Oliveirasimilar↗ | Vitória | 33 | €300k | 87 | 75 |
| 7 | Davy Klaassensimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 33 | €2.1m | 87 | 78 |
| 8 | Lennard Hartjessimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €800k | 87 | 73 |
| 9 | Ilija Vukotićsimilar↗ | Boavista | 27 | €400k | 87 | 76 |
| 10 | Omri Gandelmansimilar↗ | Lecce | 26 | €2.8m | 86 | 74 |
| 11 | Jack Hinshelwoodsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 21 | €27m | 86 | 76 |
| 12 | Nils Rossensimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 21 | €800k | 86 | 73 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Rafael Brito
≈ 100% Rafael Brito · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Clearances /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Rafael Brito · strong: Clearances, Accurate long balls · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Rafael Brito · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Clearances /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Rafael Brito?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Rani Khedira (1. FC Union Berlin) does the closest job to Rafael Brito, at 95/100 on profile. Lewis Schouten and Julian Niehues follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Rafael Brito?
Yes — Willian Oliveira (Vitória) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €300k, a 75/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Rafael Brito?
Doppel learns Rafael Brito'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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