Who should replace Matheus Pereira?
CAMCruzeiro · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitMatheus Pereira's profile ↗
Matheus Pereira is an attacking midfielder for Cruzeiro in the Brazilian Serie A, with 17 appearances in 2026, contributing 4 goals and 2 assists. For those seeking the best replacement for Pereira, Ryotaro Ito from Sint-Truidense VV offers a tactical fit score of 84/100, while Franco Cristaldo of Grêmio provides a fit of 82/100. Both players perform similar roles and could effectively fill the void left by Pereira.
Best replacements for Matheus Pereira
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ryotaro Itosimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 28 | €5.8m | 94 | 84 |
| 2 | Franco Cristaldosimilar↗ | Grêmio | 30 | €3.6m | 93 | 82 |
| 3 | Andreas Pereirasimilar↗ | Fulham | 30 | €14m | 93 | 80 |
| 4 | Rodrigo Garrosimilar↗ | Corinthians | 28 | €12m | 93 | 79 |
| 5 | Hakon Arnar Haraldssonsimilar↗ | Lille | 23 | €26m | 92 | 83 |
| 6 | Martin Baturinasimilar↗ | Como | 23 | €28m | 92 | 80 |
| 7 | Alan Patricksimilar↗ | Internacional | 35 | €2.2m | 92 | 85 |
| 8 | Andrea Colpanisimilar↗ | Monza | 27 | €3.8m | 91 | 80 |
| 9 | Kiernan Dewsbury-Hallsimilar↗ | Leicester City | 28 | €38m | 91 | 80 |
| 10 | Thorgan Hazardsimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 33 | €1.8m | 91 | 83 |
| 11 | Florian Thauvinsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 33 | €5.2m | 91 | 83 |
| 12 | Haris Hajradinovićsimilar↗ | Kasımpaşa | 32 | €1.3m | 91 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Matheus Pereira
≈ 100% Matheus Pereira · strong: Key passes, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Matheus Pereira · strong: Sofascore rating, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Matheus Pereira · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Matheus Pereira?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Ryotaro Ito (Sint-Truidense VV) does the closest job to Matheus Pereira, at 94/100 on profile. Franco Cristaldo and Andreas Pereira follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Matheus Pereira?
Yes — Alan Patrick (Internacional) plays a similar attacking midfielder role at roughly €2.2m, a 85/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Matheus Pereira?
Doppel learns Matheus Pereira's role profile from his 2026 season and ranks attacking midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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