Who should replace Pedro Ferreira?
CM/CDMSanta Clara · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitPedro Ferreira's profile ↗
Pedro Ferreira is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Santa Clara in the Primeira Liga, with 31 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Ferreira, Stanko Jurić from Real Valladolid and Julian Niehues of 1. FC Kaiserslautern both offer a tactical fit score of 79/100, making them strong candidates to fulfil a similar role. Ryan Yates and Terry Devlin also present viable alternatives with fit scores of 76/100 and 77/100, respectively.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stanko Jurićsimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 30 | €1.1m | 93 | 79 |
| 2 | Ryan Yatessimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 29 | €7.2m | 91 | 76 |
| 3 | Terry Devlinsimilar↗ | Portsmouth | 23 | €3.9m | 91 | 77 |
| 4 | Julian Niehuessimilar↗ | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 25 | €1.6m | 91 | 79 |
| 5 | Novatus Miroshisimilar↗ | Göztepe | 24 | €4.6m | 91 | 81 |
| 6 | Luka Hyryläinensimilar↗ | SSV Ulm 1846 | 22 | €1.6m | 90 | 79 |
| 7 | Anouar El Azzouzisimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €1.6m | 90 | 77 |
| 8 | Sergio Álvarezsimilar↗ | Eibar | 34 | €400k | 90 | 76 |
| 9 | Rubén Alcarazsimilar↗ | Cádiz | 35 | €300k | 90 | 77 |
| 10 | Lucas Robertonesimilar↗ | Almería | 29 | €1.9m | 89 | 76 |
| 11 | Moussa Baradjisimilar↗ | Blackburn Rovers | 26 | €1.9m | 89 | 76 |
| 12 | Ousmane Diakitésimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 26 | €1.3m | 89 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Pedro Ferreira
≈ 100% Pedro Ferreira · strong: Aerial duels won, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Pedro Ferreira · strong: Duels won, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Pedro Ferreira · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Pedro Ferreira?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Stanko Jurić (Real Valladolid) does the closest job to Pedro Ferreira, at 93/100 on profile. Ryan Yates and Terry Devlin follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Pedro Ferreira?
Yes — Sergio Álvarez (Eibar) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €400k, a 76/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Pedro Ferreira?
Doppel learns Pedro Ferreira'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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