Who should replace Mathias Villasanti?
CM/CDMGrêmio · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitMathias Villasanti's profile ↗
Mathias Villasanti is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Grêmio in the Brazil Serie A, having made 16 appearances in 2025. For those seeking the best replacement for Villasanti, Ugo Raghouber from Burnley offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 79/100, while Duccio Degli Innocenti from Empoli follows closely with a fit of 78/100. Players similar to Villasanti can be found in these options for a comparable role.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | András Schäfersimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 27 | €4.1m | 91 | 74 |
| 2 | Ugo Raghoubersimilar↗ | Burnley | 23 | €2.8m | 90 | 79 |
| 3 | Jon Gorrotxategisimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 24 | €27m | 90 | 75 |
| 4 | Duccio Degli Innocentisimilar↗ | Empoli | 23 | €1.3m | 90 | 79 |
| 5 | Daniel Requenasimilar↗ | Levante UD | 22 | €1.0m | 89 | 81 |
| 6 | Noah Mbambasimilar↗ | Lorient | 21 | €1.8m | 89 | 80 |
| 7 | Rocco Asconesimilar↗ | Halmstads BK | 23 | €600k | 89 | 76 |
| 8 | Ibrahim Fofanasimilar↗ | Amiens SC | 23 | €3.2m | 89 | 78 |
| 9 | Silas Andersensimilar↗ | BK Häcken | 22 | €7.2m | 89 | 76 |
| 10 | Rabby Nzingoulasimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 21 | €2.1m | 89 | 78 |
| 11 | Yassin Oukilisimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 25 | €700k | 88 | 77 |
| 12 | Jocelyn Jannehsimilar↗ | Bastia | 24 | €800k | 88 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Mathias Villasanti
≈ 100% Mathias Villasanti · strong: Duels won, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Mathias Villasanti · strong: Aerial duels won, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Successful dribbles /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Mathias Villasanti · strong: Sofascore rating, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Mathias Villasanti?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, András Schäfer (1. FC Union Berlin) does the closest job to Mathias Villasanti, at 91/100 on profile. Ugo Raghouber and Jon Gorrotxategi follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Mathias Villasanti?
Yes — Rocco Ascone (Halmstads BK) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €600k, a 76/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Mathias Villasanti?
Doppel learns Mathias Villasanti's role profile from his 2025 season and ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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