Who should replace Thiago Heleno?
CBAthletico · 2024 · ranked by tactical + market fitThiago Heleno's profile ↗
Thiago Heleno is a centre-back for Athletico in the Brazilian Serie A, with 26 appearances in 2024. Players who can replace Thiago Heleno include Casper Widell from Excelsior, who has a tactical fit score of 84/100, and both Bjorn Utvik from Sarpsborg 08 and David Robert Bates from Standard Liège, each with a fit score of 80/100. For those seeking players similar to Heleno, these options present strong alternatives.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pepe Sánchezsimilar↗ | Albacete Balompié | 26 | €600k | 89 | 78 |
| 2 | Bjorn Utviksimilar↗ | Sarpsborg 08 | 30 | €600k | 89 | 80 |
| 3 | David Robert Batessimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 30 | €1.9m | 88 | 80 |
| 4 | Casper Widellsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €1.5m | 88 | 84 |
| 5 | Husniddin Aliqulovsimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 27 | €1.2m | 88 | 80 |
| 6 | Ryan Flamingosimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 24 | €15m | 88 | 81 |
| 7 | Damon Miranisimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 30 | €400k | 88 | 78 |
| 8 | Mike Van der Hoornsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 34 | €800k | 87 | 81 |
| 9 | Tomás Ribeirosimilar↗ | Cultural Leonesa | 27 | €400k | 87 | 79 |
| 10 | Aiham Ousousimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 26 | €2.8m | 87 | 82 |
| 11 | Antonio Raíllosimilar↗ | Mallorca | 35 | €1.1m | 87 | 79 |
| 12 | Francesco Acerbisimilar↗ | Inter | 38 | €1.9m | 87 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Thiago Heleno
≈ 100% Thiago Heleno · strong: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Thiago Heleno · strong: Aerial duels won %, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Big chances created /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Thiago Heleno · strong: Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Thiago Heleno?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Pepe Sánchez (Albacete Balompié) does the closest job to Thiago Heleno, at 89/100 on profile. Bjorn Utvik and David Robert Bates follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Thiago Heleno?
Yes — Damon Mirani (Heracles Almelo) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €400k, a 78/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Thiago Heleno?
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