Who should replace Olinho?
CAM/CM/LWRio Ave · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitOlinho's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Olinho, the best-fitting attacking midfielders are John Mercado, Bryan Limbombe, Ilias Sebaoui. John Mercado (AVS - Futebol SAD) matches the role at 91/100 on tactical profile (77/100 overall). A cheaper option: Shiloh 't Zand at about €300k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Olinho
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Mercadosimilar↗ | AVS - Futebol SAD | 24 | €4.1m | 91 | 77 |
| 2 | Bryan Limbombesimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 25 | €400k | 90 | 79 |
| 3 | Ilias Sebaouisimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 25 | €3.3m | 89 | 80 |
| 4 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 89 | 79 |
| 5 | Hélio Varelasimilar↗ | Portimonense SAD | 24 | €2.6m | 88 | 77 |
| 6 | Shiloh 't Zandsimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 23 | €300k | 88 | 78 |
| 7 | Jorg Schreuderssimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 22 | €1.6m | 87 | 79 |
| 8 | Junior Kadilesimilar↗ | Almere City FC | 24 | €2.2m | 87 | 81 |
| 9 | Kacper Kozłowskisimilar↗ | Vitesse | 23 | €5.6m | 87 | 80 |
| 10 | João Marquessimilar↗ | Estoril Praia | 24 | €1.4m | 87 | 78 |
| 11 | Leandro Sancasimilar↗ | Chaves | 26 | €800k | 87 | 78 |
| 12 | Léo Jabásimilar↗ | CF Estrela Amadora | 28 | €900k | 87 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Olinho
≈ 100% Olinho · strong: Successful dribbles, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Olinho · strong: Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Olinho · strong: Shots, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Olinho?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, John Mercado (AVS - Futebol SAD) does the closest job to Olinho, at 91/100 on profile. Bryan Limbombe and Ilias Sebaoui follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Olinho?
Yes — Shiloh 't Zand (Feyenoord) plays a similar attacking midfielder role at roughly €300k, a 78/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Olinho?
Doppel learns Olinho'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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