Who should replace João Ricardo?
GKFortaleza · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitJoão Ricardo's profile ↗
João Ricardo is a goalkeeper for Fortaleza in the BRA-Serie A, with 14 appearances in 2025. For those seeking the best replacement for João Ricardo, Franco Petroli from CA Lanús stands out with a fit score of 81/100. Other notable options include Lucca Brughmans of KRC Genk and Aarón Escandell from Real Oviedo, both with a fit score of 78/100, making them viable alternatives for similar tactical roles.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lucca Brughmanssimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 18 | €3.9m | 94 | 78 |
| 2 | Aarón Escandellsimilar↗ | Real Oviedo | 31 | €2.9m | 93 | 78 |
| 3 | Franco Petrolisimilar↗ | CA Lanús | 28 | €1.7m | 93 | 81 |
| 4 | Johny Placidesimilar↗ | Bastia | 38 | €100k | 92 | 77 |
| 5 | Demba Thiamsimilar↗ | Monza | 28 | €1.9m | 92 | 78 |
| 6 | Dani Jiménezsimilar↗ | Huesca | 36 | €200k | 92 | 78 |
| 7 | Michele Cerofolinisimilar↗ | Bari | 27 | €400k | 92 | 79 |
| 8 | Matías Diturosimilar↗ | Elche | 39 | €100k | 91 | 78 |
| 9 | Tobe Leysensimilar↗ | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 24 | €4.6m | 91 | 79 |
| 10 | Jon Mikel Magunagoitiasimilar↗ | Eibar | 26 | €1.6m | 91 | 80 |
| 11 | Mirko Pigliacellisimilar↗ | Catanzaro | 33 | €400k | 90 | 77 |
| 12 | Pablo Cunat Campossimilar↗ | Levante UD | 24 | n/a | 90 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match João Ricardo
≈ 100% João Ricardo · strong: Save %, Clean sheet % · medium reliability
Strengths: Save %, Clean sheet %, Key passes /90
≈ 100% João Ricardo · strong: Clean sheet %, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Clean sheet %, Key passes /90, Save %
≈ 100% João Ricardo · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for João Ricardo?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Lucca Brughmans (KRC Genk) does the closest job to João Ricardo, at 94/100 on profile. Aarón Escandell and Franco Petroli follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace João Ricardo?
Yes — Johny Placide (Bastia) plays a similar goalkeeper role at roughly €100k, a 77/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for João Ricardo?
Doppel learns João Ricardo's role profile from his 2025 season and ranks goalkeepers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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