Who should replace Lucas Freitas?
CBVasco da Gama · 2020/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitLucas Freitas's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Lucas Freitas, the best-fitting centre backs are Josip Šutalo, Tim Ream, Ulisses. Josip Šutalo (AFC Ajax) matches the role at 89/100 on tactical profile (74/100 overall). A cheaper option: Tim Ream at about €100k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Lucas Freitas
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Josip Šutalosimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 26 | €13m | 89 | 74 |
| 2 | Tim Reamsimilar↗ | Fulham | 39 | €100k | 87 | 75 |
| 3 | Ulissessimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 27 | €1.1m | 87 | 74 |
| 4 | Alex Suárezsimilar↗ | Las Palmas | 33 | €500k | 86 | 74 |
| 5 | Ivan Mesíksimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 25 | €500k | 86 | 75 |
| 6 | David Lópezsimilar↗ | Girona FC | 37 | €600k | 86 | 76 |
| 7 | Micky van de Vensimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 25 | €49m | 85 | 75 |
| 8 | Nikolai Soyset Hoplandsimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 22 | €1.6m | 85 | 79 |
| 9 | António Silvasimilar↗ | Benfica | 23 | €27m | 85 | 77 |
| 10 | Thomas Beelensimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 25 | €5.2m | 84 | 74 |
| 11 | Bafodé Diakitésimilar↗ | Lille | 25 | €23m | 84 | 76 |
| 12 | Youri Baassimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 23 | €19m | 84 | 75 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Lucas Freitas
≈ 100% Lucas Freitas · strong: Sofascore rating, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Touches /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Lucas Freitas · strong: Accurate long balls, Touches · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Touches /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Lucas Freitas · strong: Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Lucas Freitas?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Josip Šutalo (AFC Ajax) does the closest job to Lucas Freitas, at 89/100 on profile. Tim Ream and Ulisses follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Lucas Freitas?
Yes — Tim Ream (Fulham) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €100k, a 75/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Lucas Freitas?
Doppel learns Lucas Freitas's role profile from his 2020/25 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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