Who should replace Luís Esteves?
CM/CDM/CAMGil Vicente · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLuís Esteves's profile ↗
Luís Esteves is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Gil Vicente in the Primeira Liga. For those seeking the best replacement for Esteves, Franco Cristaldo from Grêmio, with a fit score of 86/100, stands out as an excellent tactical match. Additionally, Sebastiano Esposito from Cagliari, fitting at 85/100, and Ruslan Malinovskyi from Genoa, with a fit score of 83/100, are also strong alternatives for similar roles.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ruslan Malinovskyisimilar↗ | Genoa | 33 | €2.6m | 95 | 83 |
| 2 | Sebastiano Espositosimilar↗ | Cagliari | 24 | €14m | 94 | 85 |
| 3 | Franco Cristaldosimilar↗ | Grêmio | 30 | €3.6m | 94 | 86 |
| 4 | Enzo Fernándezsimilar↗ | Chelsea | 25 | €87m | 93 | 84 |
| 5 | Fabian Riedersimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 24 | €11m | 93 | 85 |
| 6 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 32 | €4.5m | 93 | 85 |
| 7 | Orkun Kökçüsimilar↗ | Benfica | 26 | €24m | 93 | 83 |
| 8 | Brais Méndezsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 29 | €7.8m | 93 | 83 |
| 9 | Hakan Çalhanoğlusimilar↗ | Inter | 32 | €17m | 93 | 84 |
| 10 | Imrân Louzasimilar↗ | Watford | 27 | €13m | 92 | 83 |
| 11 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 92 | 86 |
| 12 | Douglas Luizsimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 28 | €19m | 92 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Luís Esteves
≈ 100% Luís Esteves · strong: Accurate long balls, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Shots /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Luís Esteves · strong: Key passes, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Luís Esteves · strong: Key passes, Sofascore rating · medium reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Luís Esteves?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Ruslan Malinovskyi (Genoa) does the closest job to Luís Esteves, at 95/100 on profile. Sebastiano Esposito and Franco Cristaldo follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Luís Esteves?
Yes — Ruslan Malinovskyi (Genoa) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €2.6m, a 83/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Luís Esteves?
Doppel learns Luís Esteves'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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