Who should replace Mateus Carvalho?
CM/CDMVasco da Gama · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitMateus Carvalho's profile ↗
Mateus Carvalho is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Vasco da Gama in Brazil's Serie A, having made 19 appearances in the 2025 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Carvalho, Yann Bodiger from AD Ceuta, with a fit score of 78/100, stands out as a strong tactical alternative, followed closely by Justin Smith of Sporting Gijón, who has a fit score of 76/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yann Bodigersimilar↗ | AD Ceuta | 31 | €500k | 92 | 78 |
| 2 | Teo Quinterosimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 27 | €1.2m | 89 | 74 |
| 3 | Juanpesimilar↗ | Málaga CF | 30 | €300k | 88 | 73 |
| 4 | Justin Smithsimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 23 | €800k | 87 | 77 |
| 5 | Florian Tardieusimilar↗ | Saint-Étienne | 34 | €400k | 87 | 74 |
| 6 | José Gragerasimilar↗ | Deportivo de A Coruña | 26 | €1.3m | 86 | 76 |
| 7 | Lennard Hartjessimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €800k | 86 | 73 |
| 8 | Jesús Álvarezsimilar↗ | Huesca | 27 | €900k | 86 | 76 |
| 9 | Stanko Jurićsimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 30 | €1.1m | 86 | 75 |
| 10 | Carlo Sickingersimilar↗ | SV 07 Elversberg | 29 | €500k | 86 | 75 |
| 11 | Yannick Engelhardtsimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 25 | €6.5m | 86 | 75 |
| 12 | Sergio Gonzálezsimilar↗ | Burgos Club de Fútbol | 29 | €600k | 85 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Mateus Carvalho
≈ 100% Mateus Carvalho · strong: Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Mateus Carvalho · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Mateus Carvalho · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Accurate long balls · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Accurate long balls /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Mateus Carvalho?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Yann Bodiger (AD Ceuta) does the closest job to Mateus Carvalho, at 92/100 on profile. Teo Quintero and Juanpe follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Mateus Carvalho?
Yes — Juanpe (Málaga CF) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €300k, a 73/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Mateus Carvalho?
Doppel learns Mateus Carvalho'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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