Who should replace Sidney Lima?
CB/RBSanta Clara · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSidney Lima's profile ↗
Sidney Lima is a centre-back/right-back for Santa Clara in the Primeira Liga, where he made 33 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Lima, Lewis Schouten from Excelsior, with a fit score of 83/100, and Dies Janse from FC Groningen, with a fit score of 82/100, stand out as strong tactical alternatives.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lewis Schoutensimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €700k | 90 | 83 |
| 2 | Ronnie Edwardssimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 23 | €5.3m | 90 | 80 |
| 3 | Dies Jansesimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 20 | €6.2m | 89 | 82 |
| 4 | Miguel Nóbregasimilar↗ | Rio Ave | 26 | €400k | 89 | 82 |
| 5 | Leandro Cabrerasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 35 | €900k | 89 | 81 |
| 6 | Taha Altıkardeşsimilar↗ | Göztepe | 23 | €4.1m | 88 | 81 |
| 7 | Jannis Heuersimilar↗ | Preußen Münster | 27 | €900k | 88 | 81 |
| 8 | Taylor Harwood-Bellissimilar↗ | Southampton | 24 | €22m | 88 | 80 |
| 9 | Aiham Ousousimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 26 | €2.8m | 88 | 80 |
| 10 | Marnon Buschsimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 32 | €1.1m | 87 | 83 |
| 11 | Eric Smithsimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 29 | €5.3m | 87 | 82 |
| 12 | Konstantinos Koulierakissimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 23 | €24m | 87 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Sidney Lima
≈ 100% Sidney Lima · strong: Accurate long balls, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Sidney Lima · strong: Clearances, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Sidney Lima · strong: Sofascore rating, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Sidney Lima?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Lewis Schouten (Excelsior) does the closest job to Sidney Lima, at 90/100 on profile. Ronnie Edwards and Dies Janse follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Sidney Lima?
Yes — Miguel Nóbrega (Rio Ave) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €400k, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Sidney Lima?
Doppel learns Sidney Lima's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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