Who should replace Zé Marcos?
CBVitória · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitZé Marcos's profile ↗
Zé Marcos is a centre-back for Vitória in the Brazilian Serie A, with 28 appearances in 2025. For those seeking the best replacement for Zé Marcos, Sigurd Kvile from Fredrikstad FK offers a tactical fit score of 82/100, while Phil Neumann of Birmingham City and Mattis Adolfsson from Östers IF both provide solid alternatives with fit scores of 81/100.
Best replacements for Zé Marcos
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phil Neumannsimilar↗ | Birmingham City | 29 | €2.6m | 93 | 81 |
| 2 | Sigurd Kvilesimilar↗ | Fredrikstad FK | 26 | €600k | 93 | 82 |
| 3 | Mattis Adolfssonsimilar↗ | Östers IF | 25 | €500k | 93 | 81 |
| 4 | Gabriel Wallentinsimilar↗ | Halmstads BK | 25 | €400k | 93 | 81 |
| 5 | Simon Gravessimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 27 | €1.4m | 92 | 83 |
| 6 | Alec Van Hoorenbeecksimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 28 | €600k | 92 | 84 |
| 7 | Casper Widellsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €1.5m | 91 | 86 |
| 8 | David Duartesimilar↗ | Bahia | 31 | €1.4m | 91 | 81 |
| 9 | Menno Kochsimilar↗ | Sarpsborg 08 | 32 | €300k | 91 | 80 |
| 10 | Loïc Mbe Sohsimilar↗ | K. Beerschot V.A. | 25 | €1.9m | 91 | 82 |
| 11 | George Edmundsonsimilar↗ | Middlesbrough | 29 | €600k | 91 | 80 |
| 12 | Anselmo Garcia McNultysimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 23 | €1.4m | 90 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Zé Marcos
≈ 100% Zé Marcos · strong: Clearances, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Zé Marcos · medium reliability
≈ 100% Zé Marcos · strong: Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Zé Marcos?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Phil Neumann (Birmingham City) does the closest job to Zé Marcos, at 93/100 on profile. Sigurd Kvile and Mattis Adolfsson follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Zé Marcos?
Yes — Gabriel Wallentin (Halmstads BK) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €400k, a 81/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Zé Marcos?
Doppel learns Zé Marcos's role profile from his 2025 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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