Who should replace Thiago Balieiro?
CBVitória SC · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitThiago Balieiro's profile ↗
Thiago Balieiro is a centre-back for Vitória SC in the Primeira Liga, aged 23, with a market value of €1m. For those searching for the best replacement for Balieiro, players like Joel Felix from Arminia Bielefeld, with a fit score of 80/100, and Nobel Mendy from Rayo Vallecano, who has a fit score of 81/100, are strong alternatives. These players demonstrate a tactical fit that aligns well with Balieiro's role.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andreas Hanche Olsensimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 29 | €3.3m | 90 | 79 |
| 2 | Joel Felixsimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 28 | €500k | 90 | 80 |
| 3 | Nobel Mendysimilar↗ | Rayo Vallecano | 22 | €7.7m | 89 | 81 |
| 4 | Michael Keanesimilar↗ | Everton | 33 | €2.8m | 89 | 81 |
| 5 | Thalissonsimilar↗ | Antalyaspor | 28 | €700k | 89 | 79 |
| 6 | Danilho Doekhisimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 28 | €14m | 89 | 83 |
| 7 | Nathaniel Phillipssimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 29 | €2.4m | 89 | 79 |
| 8 | Ze Vitorsimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 25 | €2.4m | 89 | 81 |
| 9 | Konstantinos Mavropanossimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €20m | 88 | 80 |
| 10 | Emmanuel Kakousimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 21 | €2.2m | 88 | 83 |
| 11 | Matej Maglicasimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 28 | €1.1m | 88 | 80 |
| 12 | Jon Martinsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 20 | €24m | 88 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · 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 · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Thiago Balieiro · strong: Clearances, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Touches /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. Joel Felix and Nobel Mendy follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Thiago Balieiro?
Yes — Joel Felix (Arminia Bielefeld) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €500k, a 80/100 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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