Who should replace Hércules?
CM/CDMFluminense · 2020/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitHércules's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Hércules, the best-fitting central midfielders are Damián Bobadilla, Lewis Ferguson, Daniel Bragança. Damián Bobadilla (São Paulo) matches the role at 93/100 on tactical profile (81/100 overall). A cheaper option: Davy van den Berg at about €1.3m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Hércules
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Damián Bobadillasimilar↗ | São Paulo | 25 | €6.4m | 93 | 81 |
| 2 | Lewis Fergusonsimilar↗ | Bologna | 27 | €13m | 91 | 82 |
| 3 | Daniel Bragançasimilar↗ | Sporting CP | 27 | €11m | 89 | 80 |
| 4 | Igor Gomessimilar↗ | Atlético Mineiro | 27 | €2.3m | 89 | 79 |
| 5 | Jens Stagesimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 30 | €14m | 89 | 81 |
| 6 | Gjivai Zechiëlsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 22 | €11m | 89 | 84 |
| 7 | Donny van de Beeksimilar↗ | Girona FC | 29 | €1.9m | 88 | 82 |
| 8 | Davy van den Bergsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 26 | €1.3m | 88 | 81 |
| 9 | Leon Goretzkasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 31 | €11m | 88 | 80 |
| 10 | Luuk Brouwerssimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 28 | €1.4m | 88 | 79 |
| 11 | Michel Vlapsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 29 | €3.1m | 88 | 83 |
| 12 | Gabriel Santanasimilar↗ | Mirassol | 36 | €200k | 88 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Hércules
≈ 100% Hércules · strong: Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Hércules · strong: Sofascore rating, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Hércules · strong: Shots, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Hércules?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Damián Bobadilla (São Paulo) does the closest job to Hércules, at 93/100 on profile. Lewis Ferguson and Daniel Bragança follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Hércules?
Yes — Davy van den Berg (PEC Zwolle) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.3m, a 81/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Hércules?
Doppel learns Hércules's role profile from his 2020/26 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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