Who should replace João Aurélio?
RBCD Nacional · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJoão Aurélio's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace João Aurélio, the best-fitting right backs are Mimeirhel Benita, Luc Marijnissen, Tomás Jacob. Mimeirhel Benita (Heracles Almelo) matches the role at 92/100 on tactical profile (76/100 overall). A cheaper option: Ryan Leonard at about €300k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for João Aurélio
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mimeirhel Benitasimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 23 | €500k | 92 | 76 |
| 2 | Luc Marijnissensimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 23 | €1.5m | 91 | 76 |
| 3 | Tomás Jacobsimilar↗ | Newell's Old Boys | 22 | €4.4m | 90 | 75 |
| 4 | Ezequiel Cannavosimilar↗ | Defensa y Justicia | 24 | €2.7m | 89 | 75 |
| 5 | Hakon Sjatilsimilar↗ | Kristiansund BK | 24 | €800k | 88 | 77 |
| 6 | Bünyamin Balcısimilar↗ | Antalyaspor | 26 | €2.1m | 87 | 76 |
| 7 | Marcus Cocosimilar↗ | Nantes | 30 | €800k | 87 | 76 |
| 8 | Ryan Leonardsimilar↗ | Millwall | 34 | €300k | 86 | 77 |
| 9 | Axel Norénsimilar↗ | Mjällby AIF | 27 | €2.1m | 86 | 77 |
| 10 | Moisés Brandánsimilar↗ | Atlético Tucumán | 26 | €100k | 86 | 77 |
| 11 | Bebetosimilar↗ | Tondela | 36 | €100k | 86 | 78 |
| 12 | Kellen Fishersimilar↗ | Norwich City | 22 | €2.9m | 86 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match João Aurélio
≈ 100% João Aurélio · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% João Aurélio · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% João Aurélio · strong: Successful dribbles, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for João Aurélio?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Mimeirhel Benita (Heracles Almelo) does the closest job to João Aurélio, at 92/100 on profile. Luc Marijnissen and Tomás Jacob follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace João Aurélio?
Yes — Ryan Leonard (Millwall) plays a similar right back role at roughly €300k, a 77/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for João Aurélio?
Doppel learns João Aurélio's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks right backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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