Who should replace João Novais?
CM/CAM/CDMRio Ave · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitJoão Novais's profile ↗
João Novais is a central midfielder/attacking midfielder for Rio Ave in the Primeira Liga, with 30 appearances in the 2024/25 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Novais, Christian Eriksen from VfL Wolfsburg offers a tactical fit score of 86/100, while Hugo Félix of Tondela provides an 84/100 fit. Both players share similar roles and can effectively fill the void left by Novais.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hugo Félixsimilar↗ | Tondela | 22 | €800k | 94 | 84 |
| 2 | Christian Eriksensimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 34 | €2.4m | 93 | 86 |
| 3 | Haris Hajradinovićsimilar↗ | Kasımpaşa | 32 | €1.3m | 93 | 85 |
| 4 | Ajdin Hrustićsimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 30 | €600k | 92 | 85 |
| 5 | Danel Sinanisimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 29 | €2.9m | 92 | 85 |
| 6 | Anouar Ait El Hadjsimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 24 | €4.5m | 92 | 86 |
| 7 | Serginhosimilar↗ | Santa Clara | 27 | €2.8m | 92 | 82 |
| 8 | Marco Richtersimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 29 | €1.6m | 92 | 86 |
| 9 | Gianluca Caprarisimilar↗ | Padova | 33 | €600k | 91 | 83 |
| 10 | Farès Chaïbisimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 24 | €15m | 91 | 84 |
| 11 | Shaylonsimilar↗ | Mirassol | 29 | €1.0m | 91 | 84 |
| 12 | Max Birdsimilar↗ | Bristol City | 26 | €2.4m | 91 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match João Novais
≈ 100% João Novais · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% João Novais · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% João Novais · strong: Sofascore rating, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for João Novais?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Hugo Félix (Tondela) does the closest job to João Novais, at 94/100 on profile. Christian Eriksen and Haris Hajradinović follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace João Novais?
Yes — Ajdin Hrustić (Heracles Almelo) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €600k, a 85/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for João Novais?
Doppel learns João Novais's role profile from his 2024/25 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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