Who should replace Eric Ramires?
CM/CDMRed Bull Bragantino · 2020/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitEric Ramires's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Eric Ramires, the best-fitting central midfielders are Rodrigo Alonso, Oscar Fraulo, Thijs Oosting. Rodrigo Alonso (Moreirense) matches the role at 91/100 on tactical profile (81/100 overall). A cheaper option: Thijs Oosting at about €900k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Eric Ramires
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rodrigo Alonsosimilar↗ | Moreirense | 23 | €1.8m | 91 | 81 |
| 2 | Oscar Fraulosimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 23 | €2.7m | 90 | 81 |
| 3 | Thijs Oostingsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 26 | €900k | 90 | 86 |
| 4 | Sean Longstaffsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 29 | €14m | 90 | 81 |
| 5 | Victor Froholdtsimilar↗ | FC Porto | 20 | €46m | 89 | 79 |
| 6 | Jochem Ritmeester van de Kampsimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 23 | €1.6m | 89 | 80 |
| 7 | Louis Moutonsimilar↗ | Angers | 24 | €4.1m | 89 | 81 |
| 8 | Donny van de Beeksimilar↗ | Girona FC | 29 | €1.9m | 88 | 82 |
| 9 | Habib Diarrasimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 22 | €37m | 88 | 80 |
| 10 | Jon Guridisimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 31 | €1.7m | 88 | 79 |
| 11 | Shiloh 't Zandsimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 23 | €300k | 88 | 82 |
| 12 | Marshall Munetsisimilar↗ | Stade de Reims | 30 | €16m | 88 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Eric Ramires
≈ 100% Eric Ramires · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Eric Ramires · strong: Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Eric Ramires · strong: xG + xA, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Clearances /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Eric Ramires?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Rodrigo Alonso (Moreirense) does the closest job to Eric Ramires, at 91/100 on profile. Oscar Fraulo and Thijs Oosting follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Eric Ramires?
Yes — Thijs Oosting (PEC Zwolle) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €900k, a 86/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Eric Ramires?
Doppel learns Eric Ramires'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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