Who should replace Carlos Vinícius?
STGrêmio · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitCarlos Vinícius's profile ↗
Carlos Vinícius is a striker for Grêmio in the Brazilian Serie A, having made 19 appearances in 2026, scoring 10 goals. For those searching for the best replacement for Vinícius, Nikola Vasic from IF Brommapojkarna offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 80/100, while Lars-Jørgen Salvesen from Viking FK and Ibrahim Diabaté from GAIS also provide solid alternatives, both scoring 79/100.
Best replacements for Carlos Vinícius
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lars-Jørgen Salvesensimilar↗ | Viking FK | 30 | €500k | 94 | 79 |
| 2 | Nikola Vasicsimilar↗ | IF Brommapojkarna | 35 | €200k | 94 | 80 |
| 3 | Asier Villalibresimilar↗ | Real Racing Club | 29 | €2.1m | 93 | 75 |
| 4 | Ibrahim Diabatésimilar↗ | GAIS | 27 | €1.4m | 92 | 79 |
| 5 | Joel Pohjanpalosimilar↗ | Palermo | 32 | €3.3m | 92 | 76 |
| 6 | Gabriele Artisticosimilar↗ | Spezia | 24 | €1.8m | 91 | 75 |
| 7 | August Priskesimilar↗ | Djurgårdens IF | 22 | €7.5m | 91 | 77 |
| 8 | Álex Foréssimilar↗ | Villarreal B U23 | 25 | €600k | 90 | 81 |
| 9 | Kasper Høghsimilar↗ | Bodø/Glimt | 26 | €12m | 90 | 79 |
| 10 | Milutin Osmajićsimilar↗ | Preston North End | 27 | €3.3m | 90 | 75 |
| 11 | Mikkel Ladefogedsimilar↗ | Västerås SK | 23 | €700k | 90 | 77 |
| 12 | Martijn Kaarssimilar↗ | 1. FC Magdeburg | 27 | €3.1m | 90 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Carlos Vinícius
≈ 100% Carlos Vinícius · strong: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Carlos Vinícius · strong: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Carlos Vinícius · strong: Non-penalty goals, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Carlos Vinícius?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Lars-Jørgen Salvesen (Viking FK) does the closest job to Carlos Vinícius, at 94/100 on profile. Nikola Vasic and Asier Villalibre follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Carlos Vinícius?
Yes — Nikola Vasic (IF Brommapojkarna) plays a similar striker role at roughly €200k, a 80/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Carlos Vinícius?
Doppel learns Carlos Vinícius's role profile from his 2026 season and ranks strikers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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