Who should replace Kaique Rocha?
CB/RBAthletico · 2020/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitKaique Rocha's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Kaique Rocha, the best-fitting centre backs are James Tarkowski, Syb Van Ottele, Alejandro Catena. James Tarkowski (Everton) matches the role at 90/100 on tactical profile (80/100 overall). A cheaper option: Tinga at about €500k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Kaique Rocha
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | James Tarkowskisimilar↗ | Everton | 34 | €5.2m | 90 | 80 |
| 2 | Syb Van Ottelesimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €600k | 88 | 80 |
| 3 | Alejandro Catenasimilar↗ | Osasuna | 32 | €2.7m | 88 | 78 |
| 4 | Zinedin Smajlovićsimilar↗ | Sandefjord Fotball | 23 | €3.1m | 88 | 81 |
| 5 | Emin Bayramsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €3.9m | 88 | 84 |
| 6 | Tingasimilar↗ | Fortaleza | 33 | €500k | 87 | 79 |
| 7 | Jeremy Petrissimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 28 | €1.6m | 87 | 79 |
| 8 | Geoffrey Kondosimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 24 | €3.1m | 87 | 80 |
| 9 | Sivert Sira Hansensimilar↗ | Molde FK | 24 | €3.1m | 87 | 79 |
| 10 | Marlon Fosseysimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 28 | €3.4m | 87 | 80 |
| 11 | Kristoffer Ajersimilar↗ | Brentford | 28 | €20m | 86 | 79 |
| 12 | Luka Vuškovićsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 19 | €64m | 86 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Kaique Rocha
≈ 100% Kaique Rocha · strong: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Kaique Rocha · strong: Accurate long balls, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Kaique Rocha · strong: Clearances, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Kaique Rocha?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, James Tarkowski (Everton) does the closest job to Kaique Rocha, at 90/100 on profile. Syb Van Ottele and Alejandro Catena follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Kaique Rocha?
Yes — Tinga (Fortaleza) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €500k, a 79/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Kaique Rocha?
Doppel learns Kaique Rocha's role profile from his 2020/24 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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