Who should replace Fabrício Bruno?
CBCruzeiro · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitFabrício Bruno's profile ↗
Fabrício Bruno is a centre-back for Cruzeiro in the Brazilian Serie A, having made 19 appearances in 2026. For those seeking the best replacement for Fabrício Bruno, consider Stipe Vulikić from Sampdoria, Dara O'Shea from Ipswich Town, and Japhet Tanganga from Sheffield United, all with a fit score of 78/100, indicating a strong tactical alignment.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stipe Vulikićsimilar↗ | Sampdoria | 25 | €400k | 93 | 78 |
| 2 | Dara O'Sheasimilar↗ | Ipswich Town | 27 | €17m | 89 | 78 |
| 3 | Japhet Tangangasimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 27 | €5.6m | 88 | 78 |
| 4 | Shane Duffysimilar↗ | Norwich City | 34 | €300k | 88 | 78 |
| 5 | Patric Pfeiffersimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 27 | €2.2m | 87 | 79 |
| 6 | Bjorn Utviksimilar↗ | Sarpsborg 08 | 30 | €600k | 87 | 79 |
| 7 | Sivert Sira Hansensimilar↗ | Molde FK | 24 | €3.1m | 87 | 77 |
| 8 | Antonio Raíllosimilar↗ | Mallorca | 35 | €1.1m | 86 | 78 |
| 9 | Matthew Pollocksimilar↗ | Watford | 25 | €2.2m | 86 | 80 |
| 10 | Mike Van der Hoornsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 34 | €800k | 86 | 81 |
| 11 | Joris Kramersimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 30 | €1.9m | 86 | 78 |
| 12 | Casper Widellsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €1.5m | 86 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Fabrício Bruno
≈ 100% Fabrício Bruno · strong: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Fabrício Bruno · strong: Accurate long balls, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Fabrício Bruno · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Fabrício Bruno?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Stipe Vulikić (Sampdoria) does the closest job to Fabrício Bruno, at 93/100 on profile. Dara O'Shea and Japhet Tanganga follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Fabrício Bruno?
Yes — Shane Duffy (Norwich City) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €300k, a 78/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Fabrício Bruno?
Doppel learns Fabrício Bruno's role profile from his 2026 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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