Who should replace João Victor?
CBVasco da Gama · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitJoão Victor's profile ↗
João Victor is a centre-back for Vasco da Gama in the Brazilian Serie A, with 16 appearances and 1 goal in 2025. For those looking for the best replacement for João Victor, Dan Zagadou from VfB Stuttgart stands out with a fit score of 86/100, followed by Malick Thiaw of Newcastle United at 84/100. These players offer a strong tactical fit for similar roles in their respective leagues.
Best replacements for João Victor
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dan Zagadousimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 27 | €1.9m | 94 | 86 |
| 2 | Jannik Vestergaardsimilar↗ | Leicester City | 34 | €1.0m | 93 | 81 |
| 3 | Willi Orbánsimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 34 | €5.5m | 92 | 82 |
| 4 | Malick Thiawsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 25 | €41m | 91 | 84 |
| 5 | Yarek Gasiorowskisimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 21 | €17m | 91 | 82 |
| 6 | Matthew Pollocksimilar↗ | Watford | 25 | €2.2m | 91 | 83 |
| 7 | Gustaf Lagerbielkesimilar↗ | Sporting Braga | 26 | €10m | 90 | 83 |
| 8 | Harry Darlingsimilar↗ | Swansea City | 27 | €4.4m | 90 | 86 |
| 9 | Justin De Haassimilar↗ | Famalicão | 26 | €7.7m | 90 | 83 |
| 10 | Ze Vitorsimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 25 | €2.4m | 90 | 82 |
| 11 | Alejandro Catenasimilar↗ | Osasuna | 32 | €2.7m | 90 | 82 |
| 12 | Max Cleworthsimilar↗ | Wrexham | 24 | €9.4m | 90 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match João Victor
≈ 100% João Victor · strong: Aerial duels won %, Touches · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Touches /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% João Victor · strong: Touches, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% João Victor · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for João Victor?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Dan Zagadou (VfB Stuttgart) does the closest job to João Victor, at 94/100 on profile. Jannik Vestergaard and Willi Orbán follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace João Victor?
Yes — Jannik Vestergaard (Leicester City) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €1.0m, a 81/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for João Victor?
Doppel learns João Victor'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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