Who should replace Thiago Heleno?
CBAthletico · 2020/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitThiago Heleno's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Thiago Heleno, the best-fitting centre backs are Jorge Fernandes, Cameron Burgess, Bruno Wilson. Jorge Fernandes (Vitória SC) matches the role at 90/100 on tactical profile (77/100 overall). A cheaper option: Dario Van Den Buijs at about €400k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Thiago Heleno
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jorge Fernandessimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 29 | €1.5m | 90 | 77 |
| 2 | Cameron Burgesssimilar↗ | Ipswich Town | 31 | €1.5m | 89 | 78 |
| 3 | Bruno Wilsonsimilar↗ | Vizela | 30 | €600k | 89 | 78 |
| 4 | Dario Van Den Buijssimilar↗ | RKC Waalwijk | 31 | €400k | 89 | 77 |
| 5 | Craig Dawsonsimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 36 | €600k | 88 | 78 |
| 6 | Damon Miranisimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 30 | €400k | 88 | 78 |
| 7 | Casper Widellsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €1.5m | 88 | 83 |
| 8 | Husniddin Aliqulovsimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 27 | €1.2m | 88 | 80 |
| 9 | Antonio Raíllosimilar↗ | Mallorca | 35 | €1.1m | 88 | 77 |
| 10 | Mike Van der Hoornsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 34 | €800k | 87 | 81 |
| 11 | Ryan Flamingosimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 24 | €15m | 87 | 80 |
| 12 | Francesco Acerbisimilar↗ | Inter | 38 | €1.9m | 87 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Thiago Heleno
≈ 100% Thiago Heleno · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Thiago Heleno · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Thiago Heleno · strong: Accurate long balls, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Shots /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Thiago Heleno?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Jorge Fernandes (Vitória SC) does the closest job to Thiago Heleno, at 90/100 on profile. Cameron Burgess and Bruno Wilson follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Thiago Heleno?
Yes — Dario Van Den Buijs (RKC Waalwijk) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €400k, a 77/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Thiago Heleno?
Doppel learns Thiago Heleno'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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