Who should replace Matheus Araújo?
LB/CB/LMSanta Clara · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMatheus Araújo's profile ↗
Matheus Araújo is a left-back/centre-back for Santa Clara in the Primeira Liga, with 12 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Araújo, Danny Bakker from SC Telstar offers a tactical fit score of 85/100, while Kervin Arriaga of Levante UD follows closely with a fit score of 83/100. These players are strong alternatives for those looking for a similar role on the pitch.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Edmond Tapsobasimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 27 | €37m | 94 | 81 |
| 2 | Fabian Schärsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 35 | €3.9m | 94 | 82 |
| 3 | Kervin Arriagasimilar↗ | Levante UD | 28 | €2.1m | 93 | 83 |
| 4 | Danny Bakkersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €500k | 93 | 85 |
| 5 | Emin Bayramsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €3.9m | 92 | 86 |
| 6 | Luka Vuškovićsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 19 | €64m | 92 | 82 |
| 7 | Ross Sykessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 27 | €4.9m | 92 | 86 |
| 8 | Strahinja Pavlovićsimilar↗ | AC Milan | 25 | €38m | 91 | 82 |
| 9 | Dies Jansesimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 20 | €6.2m | 90 | 82 |
| 10 | Lucas Martínez Quartasimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 30 | €4.1m | 90 | 82 |
| 11 | Boy Kempersimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 27 | €1.1m | 90 | 86 |
| 12 | Oumar Soletsimilar↗ | Udinese | 26 | €22m | 90 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Matheus Araújo
≈ 100% Matheus Araújo · strong: Touches, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Matheus Araújo · strong: Accurate long balls, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Touches /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Matheus Araújo · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Matheus Araújo?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Edmond Tapsoba (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) does the closest job to Matheus Araújo, at 94/100 on profile. Fabian Schär and Kervin Arriaga follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Matheus Araújo?
Yes — Danny Bakker (SC Telstar) plays a similar left back role at roughly €500k, a 85/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Matheus Araújo?
Doppel learns Matheus Araújo's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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