Who should replace Fausto Vera?
CM/CDMAtlético Mineiro · 2020/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitFausto Vera's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Fausto Vera, the best-fitting central midfielders are Benjamin Tahirović, Damián Bobadilla, Yassine Titraoui. Benjamin Tahirović (AFC Ajax) matches the role at 95/100 on tactical profile (79/100 overall). A cheaper option: Dirk Wanner Proper at about €1.4m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Fausto Vera
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Benjamin Tahirovićsimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 23 | €4.4m | 95 | 79 |
| 2 | Damián Bobadillasimilar↗ | São Paulo | 25 | €6.4m | 91 | 80 |
| 3 | Yassine Titraouisimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 23 | €7.2m | 91 | 81 |
| 4 | Melker Heiersimilar↗ | IK Sirius | 25 | €2.2m | 90 | 80 |
| 5 | Darko Nejašmićsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 27 | €4.1m | 90 | 78 |
| 6 | Dirk Wanner Propersimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 24 | €1.4m | 90 | 79 |
| 7 | Amir Richardsonsimilar↗ | Stade de Reims | 24 | €3.9m | 90 | 78 |
| 8 | Joe Bellsimilar↗ | Viking FK | 27 | €3.6m | 90 | 81 |
| 9 | Nayel Mehssatousimilar↗ | KV Kortrijk | 24 | €1.5m | 90 | 79 |
| 10 | Matias Siltanensimilar↗ | Djurgårdens IF | 19 | €10m | 89 | 79 |
| 11 | Wendersonsimilar↗ | IFK Värnamo | 27 | €900k | 89 | 80 |
| 12 | Rodrigo Alonsosimilar↗ | Moreirense | 23 | €1.8m | 89 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Fausto Vera
≈ 100% Fausto Vera · strong: Accurate long balls, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Fausto Vera · strong: Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Fausto Vera · strong: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Fausto Vera?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Benjamin Tahirović (AFC Ajax) does the closest job to Fausto Vera, at 95/100 on profile. Damián Bobadilla and Yassine Titraoui follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Fausto Vera?
Yes — Dirk Wanner Proper (NEC Nijmegen) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.4m, a 79/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Fausto Vera?
Doppel learns Fausto Vera'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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