Who should replace Damián Bobadilla?
CM/CDMSão Paulo · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitDamián Bobadilla's profile ↗
Damián Bobadilla is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for São Paulo in the BRA-Serie A, with 15 appearances and 2 assists in 2026. The best replacements for Bobadilla include Christian Eriksen of VfL Wolfsburg, who has a fit score of 85/100, and Joe Hodge from Tondela, with a fit score of 82/100. Both players demonstrate a strong tactical fit, making them suitable options for those seeking players similar to Bobadilla.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Hodgesimilar↗ | Tondela | 24 | €700k | 93 | 82 |
| 2 | Carlos Dotorsimilar↗ | Málaga CF | 25 | €1.2m | 93 | 82 |
| 3 | Aleix Garridosimilar↗ | Eibar | 22 | €1.1m | 92 | 81 |
| 4 | Christian Eriksensimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 34 | €2.4m | 90 | 85 |
| 5 | Sandi Lovrićsimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 28 | €3.4m | 89 | 81 |
| 6 | Umut Tohumcusimilar↗ | Red Bull Salzburg | 22 | €3.2m | 89 | 81 |
| 7 | Daniel Johnsonsimilar↗ | Fatih Karagümrük | 34 | €300k | 89 | 81 |
| 8 | Max Birdsimilar↗ | Bristol City | 26 | €2.4m | 89 | 84 |
| 9 | Doğucan Haspolatsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 26 | €5.2m | 89 | 82 |
| 10 | Louis Moutonsimilar↗ | Angers | 24 | €4.1m | 89 | 82 |
| 11 | Tygo Landsimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 20 | €2.3m | 89 | 82 |
| 12 | Serginhosimilar↗ | Santa Clara | 27 | €2.8m | 89 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Damián Bobadilla
≈ 100% Damián Bobadilla · medium reliability
≈ 100% Damián Bobadilla · strong: Key passes, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Damián Bobadilla · strong: Big chances created, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Damián Bobadilla?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Joe Hodge (Tondela) does the closest job to Damián Bobadilla, at 93/100 on profile. Carlos Dotor and Aleix Garrido follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Damián Bobadilla?
Yes — Daniel Johnson (Fatih Karagümrük) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €300k, a 81/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Damián Bobadilla?
Doppel learns Damián Bobadilla's role profile from his 2026 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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