Who should replace Thiago Balieiro?
CBVitória SC · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitThiago Balieiro's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Thiago Balieiro, the best-fitting centre backs are Andreas Hanche Olsen, Thalisson, Michael Keane. Andreas Hanche Olsen (1. FSV Mainz 05) matches the role at 90/100 on tactical profile (78/100 overall). A cheaper option: Thalisson at about €700k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Thiago Balieiro
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andreas Hanche Olsensimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 29 | €3.3m | 90 | 78 |
| 2 | Thalissonsimilar↗ | Antalyaspor | 28 | €700k | 89 | 79 |
| 3 | Michael Keanesimilar↗ | Everton | 33 | €2.8m | 89 | 80 |
| 4 | Arda Kızıldağsimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 28 | €800k | 88 | 81 |
| 5 | Danilho Doekhisimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 28 | €14m | 88 | 82 |
| 6 | Husniddin Aliqulovsimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 27 | €1.2m | 88 | 80 |
| 7 | Ze Vitorsimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 25 | €2.4m | 88 | 79 |
| 8 | Konstantinos Mavropanossimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €20m | 87 | 79 |
| 9 | Nobel Mendysimilar↗ | Rayo Vallecano | 22 | €7.7m | 87 | 78 |
| 10 | Edgar Gonzálezsimilar↗ | Almería | 29 | €800k | 87 | 80 |
| 11 | Jon Martinsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 20 | €24m | 87 | 78 |
| 12 | Kacper Potulskisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 19 | €17m | 86 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Thiago Balieiro
≈ 100% Thiago Balieiro · strong: Aerial duels won, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Shots /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Thiago Balieiro · low reliability
≈ 100% Thiago Balieiro · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Thiago Balieiro?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Andreas Hanche Olsen (1. FSV Mainz 05) does the closest job to Thiago Balieiro, at 90/100 on profile. Thalisson and Michael Keane follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Thiago Balieiro?
Yes — Thalisson (Antalyaspor) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €700k, a 79/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Thiago Balieiro?
Doppel learns Thiago Balieiro's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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