Who should replace Diogo Sousa?
CMVitória SC · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDiogo Sousa's profile ↗
Diogo Sousa is a central midfielder for Vitória SC in the Primeira Liga, with 22 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 1 goal and 1 assist. For those searching for the best replacement for Sousa, Pablo Ibáñez from Deportivo Alavés offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 83/100, while Jacopo Fazzini from Empoli also presents a solid option with a fit score of 82/100.
Best replacements for Diogo Sousa
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pablo Ibáñezsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 28 | €4.1m | 93 | 83 |
| 2 | Miguel Sousasimilar↗ | Casa Pia | 28 | €300k | 92 | 80 |
| 3 | Jacopo Fazzinisimilar↗ | Empoli | 23 | €8.2m | 91 | 82 |
| 4 | Pape Matar Sarrsimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 24 | €28m | 91 | 80 |
| 5 | Carlos Alcarazsimilar↗ | Southampton | 24 | €15m | 90 | 83 |
| 6 | Félix Lemaréchalsimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 23 | €6.5m | 90 | 83 |
| 7 | Youssouf Fofanasimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 27 | €25m | 90 | 82 |
| 8 | Alex Scottsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 23 | €53m | 90 | 80 |
| 9 | Hicham Boudaouisimilar↗ | Nice | 27 | €11m | 90 | 80 |
| 10 | Lucas Paquetásimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €36m | 90 | 81 |
| 11 | Felix Nmechasimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 26 | €48m | 90 | 80 |
| 12 | Abdou Harrouisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 28 | €1.6m | 90 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Diogo Sousa
≈ 100% Diogo Sousa · strong: Duels won, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Diogo Sousa · strong: Successful dribbles, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Diogo Sousa · strong: Successful dribbles, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Diogo Sousa?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Pablo Ibáñez (Deportivo Alavés) does the closest job to Diogo Sousa, at 93/100 on profile. Miguel Sousa and Jacopo Fazzini follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Diogo Sousa?
Yes — Miguel Sousa (Casa Pia) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €300k, a 80/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Diogo Sousa?
Doppel learns Diogo Sousa's role profile from his 2025/26 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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