Who should replace Maximiliano Araújo?
LB/LM/LWSporting CP · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMaximiliano Araújo's profile ↗
Maximiliano Araújo is a left-back/left midfielder for Sporting CP in the Primeira Liga, aged 26. For those searching for the best replacement for Araújo, Kevin Paredes from FC Utrecht stands out with a fit score of 89/100, followed by Nico O'Reilly of Manchester City at 83/100. Both players excel in similar tactical roles, making them suitable alternatives for teams looking to fill Araújo's position effectively.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Paredessimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 23 | €1.9m | 97 | 89 |
| 2 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 21 | €76m | 95 | 83 |
| 3 | Patrick Wimmersimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 25 | €11m | 94 | 84 |
| 4 | Marco Grüllsimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 28 | €4.3m | 93 | 82 |
| 5 | Nicola Zalewskisimilar↗ | Atalanta | 24 | €18m | 93 | 83 |
| 6 | Nilson Angulosimilar↗ | Sunderland | 23 | €17m | 93 | 82 |
| 7 | Michel Ange Balikwishasimilar↗ | Royal Antwerp FC | 25 | €3.3m | 93 | 85 |
| 8 | Valentín Barcosimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 22 | €44m | 93 | 83 |
| 9 | Edan Diopsimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 22 | €2.8m | 93 | 88 |
| 10 | Sergio Gómezsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 26 | €15m | 93 | 82 |
| 11 | Abderrahman Rebbachsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 28 | €2.4m | 92 | 84 |
| 12 | Filip Krastevsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €2.9m | 92 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Maximiliano Araújo
≈ 100% Maximiliano Araújo · strong: Duels won, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Maximiliano Araújo · strong: Touches, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Maximiliano Araújo · strong: Duels won, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Maximiliano Araújo?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Kevin Paredes (FC Utrecht) does the closest job to Maximiliano Araújo, at 97/100 on profile. Nico O'Reilly and Patrick Wimmer follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Maximiliano Araújo?
Yes — Kevin Paredes (FC Utrecht) plays a similar left back role at roughly €1.9m, a 89/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Maximiliano Araújo?
Doppel learns Maximiliano 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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