Who should replace Thiago Maia?
CM/CDMInternacional · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitThiago Maia's profile ↗
Thiago Maia is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Internacional in the Brazilian Serie A, with 31 appearances, 2 goals, and 1 assist in the 2025 season. Players who can replace Maia effectively include Youri Regeer and Ramiz Zerrouki from FC Twente, both with a fit score of 79/100 and 78/100 respectively, as well as Nacho Martín from Sporting Gijón, who has a fit score of 78/100.
Best replacements for Thiago Maia
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nacho Martínsimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 24 | €1.0m | 91 | 79 |
| 2 | Ramiz Zerroukisimilar↗ | FC Twente | 28 | €6.0m | 90 | 78 |
| 3 | Youri Regeersimilar↗ | FC Twente | 23 | €4.7m | 90 | 79 |
| 4 | Calvin Twigtsimilar↗ | FC Volendam | 23 | €700k | 90 | 79 |
| 5 | Jason Knightsimilar↗ | Bristol City | 25 | €6.4m | 90 | 77 |
| 6 | Beñat Gerenabarrenasimilar↗ | CD Castellón | 23 | €1.0m | 89 | 81 |
| 7 | Dirk Wanner Propersimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 24 | €1.4m | 89 | 80 |
| 8 | Hugo Larssonsimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 22 | €30m | 88 | 78 |
| 9 | Pelle Clementsimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 30 | €600k | 88 | 79 |
| 10 | Jayson Molumbysimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 27 | €3.6m | 88 | 77 |
| 11 | Darko Nejašmićsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 27 | €4.1m | 88 | 78 |
| 12 | Joris van Overeemsimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 32 | €900k | 88 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Thiago Maia
≈ 100% Thiago Maia · strong: Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Thiago Maia · strong: Accurate long balls, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Thiago Maia · strong: Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Thiago Maia?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Nacho Martín (Sporting Gijón) does the closest job to Thiago Maia, at 91/100 on profile. Ramiz Zerrouki and Youri Regeer follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Thiago Maia?
Yes — Calvin Twigt (FC Volendam) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €700k, a 79/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Thiago Maia?
Doppel learns Thiago Maia'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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