Who should replace Ronald?
CM/CDMVitória · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitRonald's profile ↗
Ronald is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Vitória in the Brazil Serie A, with 29 appearances and 2 assists in 2025. The best replacements for Ronald include Taylor Gardner-Hickman from Blackburn Rovers, who has a fit score of 81/100, and Kenzo Goudmijn from Grasshopper Club Zürich, also with a fit score of 81/100. Players similar to Ronald who can fulfil the same tactical role effectively are worth considering.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taylor Gardner-Hickmansimilar↗ | Blackburn Rovers | 25 | €1.8m | 93 | 81 |
| 2 | Marc Domenechsimilar↗ | FC Andorra | 24 | €700k | 91 | 80 |
| 3 | Kenzo Goudmijnsimilar↗ | Grasshopper Club Zürich | 25 | €600k | 90 | 81 |
| 4 | Finn Ole Beckersimilar↗ | 1. FC Nürnberg | 26 | €1.6m | 90 | 81 |
| 5 | Francisco González Metillisimilar↗ | Club Atlético Belgrano | 29 | €1.9m | 90 | 82 |
| 6 | Laurin Ulrichsimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 21 | €3.2m | 90 | 83 |
| 7 | William Balikwishasimilar↗ | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 27 | €300k | 90 | 81 |
| 8 | André Almeidasimilar↗ | Real Racing Club | 26 | €6.2m | 89 | 83 |
| 9 | Soufiane El-Faouzisimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 24 | €9.8m | 89 | 80 |
| 10 | Karamoko Dembélésimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 23 | €2.1m | 89 | 82 |
| 11 | Dani Rodríguezsimilar↗ | Leganés | 38 | €100k | 88 | 82 |
| 12 | Thomas Van den Keybussimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 25 | €700k | 88 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ronald
≈ 100% Ronald · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Ronald · low reliability
≈ 100% Ronald · strong: Successful dribbles, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ronald?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Taylor Gardner-Hickman (Blackburn Rovers) does the closest job to Ronald, at 93/100 on profile. Marc Domenech and Kenzo Goudmijn follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Ronald?
Yes — William Balikwisha (Oud-Heverlee Leuven) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €300k, a 81/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Ronald?
Doppel learns Ronald'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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