Who should replace João Aurélio?
RBCD Nacional · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJoão Aurélio's profile ↗
João Aurélio is a right-back for CD Nacional in the Primeira Liga, with 21 appearances and 1336 minutes played in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Aurélio, Mimeirhel Benita from Heracles Almelo offers a tactical fit score of 77/100, while Alex Pinto of FC Arouca and Luc Marijnissen from FCV Dender both provide a fit score of 76/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mimeirhel Benitasimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 23 | €500k | 93 | 77 |
| 2 | Alex Pintosimilar↗ | FC Arouca | 28 | €400k | 92 | 76 |
| 3 | Luc Marijnissensimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 23 | €1.5m | 91 | 76 |
| 4 | Jon Aramburusimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 24 | €14m | 90 | 76 |
| 5 | Marco Rentesimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 29 | €1.4m | 88 | 76 |
| 6 | Zé Carlossimilar↗ | Gil Vicente | 28 | €1.9m | 88 | 76 |
| 7 | Kellen Fishersimilar↗ | Norwich City | 22 | €2.9m | 87 | 78 |
| 8 | Ryan Leonardsimilar↗ | Millwall | 34 | €300k | 87 | 77 |
| 9 | Enzo Tacafredsimilar↗ | Nancy | 21 | €1.6m | 87 | 78 |
| 10 | Lorenzo Aguadosimilar↗ | Albacete Balompié | 24 | €600k | 87 | 77 |
| 11 | Naoufel El Hannachsimilar↗ | Montpellier | 20 | €1.4m | 87 | 77 |
| 12 | Nacho Vidalsimilar↗ | Real Oviedo | 31 | €1.3m | 87 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · 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 · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Clearances /90
≈ 100% João Aurélio · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
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 93/100 on profile. Alex Pinto and Luc Marijnissen 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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