Who should replace João Carvalho?
CAM/CMEstoril Praia · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJoão Carvalho's profile ↗
João Carvalho is an attacking midfielder/central midfielder for Estoril Praia in the Primeira Liga, where he made 33 appearances, contributing 6 goals and 11 assists in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Carvalho, Andrea Colpani from Monza offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 87/100, while Gustavo Hamer from Sheffield United also presents a viable option with a fit score of 85/100.
Best replacements for João Carvalho
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gustavo Hamersimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 29 | €15m | 96 | 85 |
| 2 | Andrea Colpanisimilar↗ | Monza | 27 | €3.8m | 95 | 87 |
| 3 | Badredine Bouananisimilar↗ | Nice | 22 | €11m | 95 | 84 |
| 4 | Kiernan Dewsbury-Hallsimilar↗ | Leicester City | 28 | €38m | 95 | 84 |
| 5 | Mason Greenwoodsimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 25 | €53m | 94 | 86 |
| 6 | Pedro Gonçalvessimilar↗ | Sporting CP | 28 | €27m | 94 | 85 |
| 7 | Jack Rudonisimilar↗ | Coventry City | 25 | €21m | 94 | 85 |
| 8 | Pablo Pagissimilar↗ | Lorient | 24 | €14m | 94 | 86 |
| 9 | Julian Brandtsimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 30 | €16m | 94 | 84 |
| 10 | Maghnes Akliouchesimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 24 | €49m | 94 | 86 |
| 11 | Fabian Riedersimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 24 | €11m | 94 | 85 |
| 12 | Kang-in Leesimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 25 | €30m | 94 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match João Carvalho
≈ 100% João Carvalho · strong: Sofascore rating, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Possession won in att. third /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% João Carvalho · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% João Carvalho · strong: Possession won in att. third, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Big chances created /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for João Carvalho?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Gustavo Hamer (Sheffield United) does the closest job to João Carvalho, at 96/100 on profile. Andrea Colpani and Badredine Bouanani follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace João Carvalho?
Yes — Andrea Colpani (Monza) plays a similar attacking midfielder role at roughly €3.8m, a 87/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for João Carvalho?
Doppel learns João Carvalho's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks attacking midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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