Who should replace Bastos?
CBBotafogo · 2020/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitBastos's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Bastos, the best-fitting centre backs are Paweł Bochniewicz, Damon Mirani, Yarek Gasiorowski. Paweł Bochniewicz (SC Heerenveen) matches the role at 93/100 on tactical profile (79/100 overall). A cheaper option: David Luiz at about €200k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Bastos
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paweł Bochniewiczsimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 30 | €600k | 93 | 79 |
| 2 | Damon Miranisimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 30 | €400k | 91 | 79 |
| 3 | Yarek Gasiorowskisimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 21 | €17m | 91 | 81 |
| 4 | David Luizsimilar↗ | Flamengo | 39 | €200k | 90 | 81 |
| 5 | Gabriel Pereirasimilar↗ | Gil Vicente | 26 | €6.2m | 90 | 81 |
| 6 | Alessandro Vogliaccosimilar↗ | Parma | 28 | €2.4m | 90 | 82 |
| 7 | Bafodé Diakitésimilar↗ | Lille | 25 | €23m | 90 | 79 |
| 8 | Francesco Acerbisimilar↗ | Inter | 38 | €1.9m | 89 | 80 |
| 9 | Lucas Haltersimilar↗ | Vitória | 26 | €1.5m | 89 | 81 |
| 10 | Robin Pröppersimilar↗ | FC Twente | 33 | €1.2m | 89 | 80 |
| 11 | Raúl Asenciosimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 23 | €18m | 89 | 79 |
| 12 | Danilo Bozasimilar↗ | Juventude | 28 | €1.3m | 89 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Bastos
≈ 100% Bastos · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Bastos · strong: Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Bastos · strong: Non-penalty goals, Sofascore rating · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Bastos?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Paweł Bochniewicz (SC Heerenveen) does the closest job to Bastos, at 93/100 on profile. Damon Mirani and Yarek Gasiorowski follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Bastos?
Yes — David Luiz (Flamengo) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €200k, a 81/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Bastos?
Doppel learns Bastos'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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