Who should replace Ronaldo?
CM/CDMInternacional · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitRonaldo's profile ↗
Ronaldo is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Internacional in the Brazil Serie A, with 15 appearances and 766 minutes played in 2025. Notable matches include a fit score of 78/100 for Miguel Atienza from Burgos CF and 78/100 for Philipp Sander of Borussia M'gladbach. For those seeking the best replacement for Ronaldo, players like Atienza and Sander provide a strong tactical fit.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matheus Diassimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 24 | €1.6m | 92 | 74 |
| 2 | Miguel Atienzasimilar↗ | Burgos Club de Fútbol | 27 | €1.0m | 91 | 78 |
| 3 | Lucas Torrósimilar↗ | Osasuna | 32 | €2.7m | 91 | 75 |
| 4 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 91 | 78 |
| 5 | Ousmane Diakitésimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 26 | €1.3m | 90 | 77 |
| 6 | José Gragerasimilar↗ | Deportivo de A Coruña | 26 | €1.3m | 90 | 79 |
| 7 | Tibe De Vliegersimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 21 | €2.7m | 90 | 75 |
| 8 | Alberto Rodríguezsimilar↗ | Real Zaragoza | 29 | €500k | 90 | 78 |
| 9 | Carlo Sickingersimilar↗ | SV 07 Elversberg | 29 | €500k | 90 | 77 |
| 10 | Yann Bodigersimilar↗ | AD Ceuta | 31 | €500k | 89 | 76 |
| 11 | Stanko Jurićsimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 30 | €1.1m | 89 | 77 |
| 12 | Jesús Bernalsimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 30 | €500k | 89 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ronaldo
≈ 100% Ronaldo · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Ronaldo · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Ronaldo · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ronaldo?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Matheus Dias (CD Nacional) does the closest job to Ronaldo, at 92/100 on profile. Miguel Atienza and Lucas Torró follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Ronaldo?
Yes — Alberto Rodríguez (Real Zaragoza) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €500k, a 78/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Ronaldo?
Doppel learns Ronaldo'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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