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 the Brazilian Serie A, with 19 appearances and 617 minutes played in 2025. For those seeking the best replacement for Carvalho, Yann Bodiger from AD Ceuta, with a fit score of 78/100, and Cristian Rivera from Sporting Gijón, scoring 77/100, are strong tactical alternatives. Both players excel in similar roles, making them suitable options for clubs looking for players who can replace Carvalho effectively.
Best replacements for Mateus Carvalho
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yann Bodigersimilar↗ | AD Ceuta | 31 | €500k | 92 | 78 |
| 2 | Cristian Riverasimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 29 | €200k | 90 | 77 |
| 3 | Sebastian Ohlssonsimilar↗ | Degerfors IF | 34 | €100k | 90 | 75 |
| 4 | Carlo Sickingersimilar↗ | SV 07 Elversberg | 29 | €500k | 87 | 76 |
| 5 | Florian Tardieusimilar↗ | Saint-Étienne | 34 | €400k | 87 | 74 |
| 6 | Jesús Álvarezsimilar↗ | Huesca | 27 | €900k | 87 | 77 |
| 7 | Daouda Peeterssimilar↗ | Südtirol | 27 | €200k | 87 | 74 |
| 8 | José Gragerasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 26 | €1.3m | 87 | 77 |
| 9 | Yannick Engelhardtsimilar↗ | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 25 | €6.5m | 87 | 75 |
| 10 | Lars Erik Sødalsimilar↗ | Bryne FK | 24 | €400k | 87 | 75 |
| 11 | Zinédine Ould Khaledsimilar↗ | Angers | 26 | €300k | 87 | 76 |
| 12 | Lorenzo Scipionisimilar↗ | Tigre | 22 | €3.7m | 87 | 75 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Mateus Carvalho
≈ 100% Mateus Carvalho · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won %, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Mateus Carvalho · strong: Aerial duels won %, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Mateus Carvalho · strong: Clearances, Accurate long balls · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /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. Cristian Rivera and Sebastian Ohlsson follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Mateus Carvalho?
Yes — Sebastian Ohlsson (Degerfors IF) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €100k, a 75/100 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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