Who should replace Filipe Machado?
CM/CDMVitória · 2024 · ranked by tactical + market fitFilipe Machado's profile ↗
Filipe Machado is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Vitória in the Brazilian Serie A, with 24 appearances and 989 minutes played in the 2024 season. The best replacements for Machado include Taylor Gardner-Hickman from Blackburn Rovers, who has a fit score of 81/100, and Marino Illescas from AD Ceuta, also with a fit score of 81/100. These players offer similar tactical roles and could effectively replace Machado in midfield.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taylor Gardner-Hickmansimilar↗ | Blackburn Rovers | 25 | €1.8m | 92 | 81 |
| 2 | Marino Illescassimilar↗ | AD Ceuta | 25 | €300k | 91 | 81 |
| 3 | Duccio Degli Innocentisimilar↗ | Empoli | 23 | €1.3m | 90 | 79 |
| 4 | Rocco Robert Sheinsimilar↗ | Fredrikstad FK | 23 | €2.5m | 90 | 79 |
| 5 | Gvidas Gineitissimilar↗ | Torino | 22 | €5.0m | 90 | 79 |
| 6 | Finn Porathsimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 29 | €800k | 89 | 79 |
| 7 | Kenzo Goudmijnsimilar↗ | Grasshopper Club Zürich | 25 | €600k | 88 | 80 |
| 8 | Matias Galarzasimilar↗ | CA Talleres | 24 | €5.0m | 88 | 79 |
| 9 | Alexander Prasssimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 25 | €8.7m | 88 | 79 |
| 10 | Brandon Aguilerasimilar↗ | Rio Ave | 23 | €1.5m | 88 | 79 |
| 11 | Marc Domenechsimilar↗ | FC Andorra | 24 | €700k | 88 | 79 |
| 12 | Salih Uçansimilar↗ | Beşiktaş JK | 32 | €800k | 87 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Filipe Machado
≈ 100% Filipe Machado · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Filipe Machado · strong: Successful dribbles, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Accurate crosses /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Filipe Machado · strong: Aerial duels won %, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Successful dribbles /90, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Filipe Machado?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Taylor Gardner-Hickman (Blackburn Rovers) does the closest job to Filipe Machado, at 92/100 on profile. Marino Illescas and Duccio Degli Innocenti follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Filipe Machado?
Yes — Marino Illescas (AD Ceuta) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €300k, a 81/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Filipe Machado?
Doppel learns Filipe Machado's role profile from his 2024 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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