Who should replace Fernando Sobral?
CM/CDMCeará · 2020/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitFernando Sobral's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Fernando Sobral, the best-fitting central midfielders are Ambina Fidèle Brice, Simen Hestnes, Simon Skrabb. Ambina Fidèle Brice (Vålerenga IF) matches the role at 91/100 on tactical profile (77/100 overall). A cheaper option: Simon Skrabb at about €200k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Fernando Sobral
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ambina Fidèle Bricesimilar↗ | Vålerenga IF | 25 | €1.9m | 91 | 77 |
| 2 | Simen Hestnessimilar↗ | KFUM Oslo | 30 | €500k | 90 | 77 |
| 3 | Simon Skrabbsimilar↗ | Kalmar FF | 31 | €200k | 90 | 78 |
| 4 | David Krusesimilar↗ | IFK Göteborg | 24 | €800k | 90 | 80 |
| 5 | Timothy Oumasimilar↗ | IF Elfsborg | 22 | €900k | 90 | 79 |
| 6 | Wendersonsimilar↗ | IFK Värnamo | 27 | €900k | 89 | 80 |
| 7 | Julius Eskesensimilar↗ | Haugesund | 27 | €800k | 89 | 79 |
| 8 | Mithat Palasimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 26 | €2.8m | 89 | 78 |
| 9 | Harun Ibrahimsimilar↗ | GAIS | 23 | €400k | 89 | 80 |
| 10 | Kevin Höög Janssonsimilar↗ | IFK Norrköping | 26 | €400k | 89 | 77 |
| 11 | Alan Brownesimilar↗ | Preston North End | 31 | €2.1m | 88 | 77 |
| 12 | Kolbeinn Thordarsonsimilar↗ | IFK Göteborg | 26 | €1.0m | 88 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Fernando Sobral
≈ 100% Fernando Sobral · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Sofascore rating · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Sofascore rating, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Fernando Sobral · low reliability
≈ 100% Fernando Sobral · strong: Non-penalty goals, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Fernando Sobral?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Ambina Fidèle Brice (Vålerenga IF) does the closest job to Fernando Sobral, at 91/100 on profile. Simen Hestnes and Simon Skrabb follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Fernando Sobral?
Yes — Simon Skrabb (Kalmar FF) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €200k, a 78/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Fernando Sobral?
Doppel learns Fernando Sobral's role profile from his 2020/25 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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