Who should replace José Tavares?
CMSanta Clara · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJosé Tavares's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace José Tavares, the best-fitting central midfielders are Ibrahima Sissoko, Furkan Soyalp, Anouar El Azzouzi. Ibrahima Sissoko (VfL Bochum 1848) matches the role at 91/100 on tactical profile (77/100 overall). A cheaper option: Furkan Soyalp at about €400k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for José Tavares
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ibrahima Sissokosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 29 | €1.9m | 91 | 77 |
| 2 | Furkan Soyalpsimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 31 | €400k | 91 | 75 |
| 3 | Anouar El Azzouzisimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €1.6m | 89 | 76 |
| 4 | Yassin Oukilisimilar↗ | RKC Waalwijk | 25 | €700k | 88 | 77 |
| 5 | Darko Gyabisimilar↗ | Plymouth Argyle | 22 | €1.9m | 88 | 76 |
| 6 | Stije Resinksimilar↗ | Almere City FC | 23 | €7.6m | 88 | 76 |
| 7 | Noah Mbambasimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 21 | €1.8m | 88 | 78 |
| 8 | Lorenzo Scipionisimilar↗ | Tigre | 22 | €3.7m | 88 | 76 |
| 9 | Rabby Nzingoulasimilar↗ | Montpellier | 21 | €2.1m | 88 | 77 |
| 10 | Bruno Leitesimilar↗ | Haugesund | 31 | €200k | 87 | 75 |
| 11 | Lamine Fannesimilar↗ | AIK | 22 | €1.6m | 87 | 77 |
| 12 | Kreshnik Krasniqisimilar↗ | Strømsgodset | 26 | €400k | 87 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match José Tavares
≈ 100% José Tavares · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% José Tavares · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% José Tavares · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for José Tavares?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Ibrahima Sissoko (VfL Bochum 1848) does the closest job to José Tavares, at 91/100 on profile. Furkan Soyalp and Anouar El Azzouzi follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace José Tavares?
Yes — Furkan Soyalp (Kayserispor) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €400k, a 75/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for José Tavares?
Doppel learns José Tavares'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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