Who should replace Antônio Carlos?
CBSport Recife · 2020/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitAntônio Carlos's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Antônio Carlos, the best-fitting centre backs are Mike Eerdhuijzen, Jaka Bijol, Jorge Fernandes. Mike Eerdhuijzen (Sparta Rotterdam) matches the role at 88/100 on tactical profile (76/100 overall). A cheaper option: Damon Mirani at about €400k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Antônio Carlos
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mike Eerdhuijzensimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 26 | €1.4m | 88 | 76 |
| 2 | Jaka Bijolsimilar↗ | Udinese | 27 | €19m | 88 | 75 |
| 3 | Jorge Fernandessimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 29 | €1.5m | 88 | 75 |
| 4 | Craig Dawsonsimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 36 | €600k | 87 | 77 |
| 5 | Damon Miranisimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 30 | €400k | 86 | 76 |
| 6 | Matisse Diddensimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 25 | €2.8m | 86 | 75 |
| 7 | Cameron Burgesssimilar↗ | Ipswich Town | 31 | €1.5m | 86 | 76 |
| 8 | James Hillsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 24 | €24m | 85 | 75 |
| 9 | Dario Van Den Buijssimilar↗ | RKC Waalwijk | 31 | €400k | 85 | 75 |
| 10 | Husniddin Aliqulovsimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 27 | €1.2m | 85 | 78 |
| 11 | Dan Burnsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 34 | €4.1m | 85 | 75 |
| 12 | Casper Widellsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €1.5m | 85 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Antônio Carlos
≈ 100% Antônio Carlos · strong: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Antônio Carlos · strong: Aerial duels won, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Accurate long balls /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Antônio Carlos · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Antônio Carlos?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Mike Eerdhuijzen (Sparta Rotterdam) does the closest job to Antônio Carlos, at 88/100 on profile. Jaka Bijol and Jorge Fernandes follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Antônio Carlos?
Yes — Damon Mirani (Heracles Almelo) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €400k, a 76/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Antônio Carlos?
Doppel learns Antônio Carlos's role profile from his 2020/24 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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