Who should replace Sabino?
CB/LBSão Paulo · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitSabino's profile ↗
Sabino is a centre-back/left-back for São Paulo in Brazil's Serie A, with 16 appearances in 2026, contributing 1 goal and 1 assist over 1267 minutes. For those seeking the best replacement for Sabino, Álex Pastor from Málaga CF presents a strong tactical fit with a score of 79/100. Other notable options include Giovanni Zaro from Cesena and Hasan Kuruçay from FC Schalke 04, both with a fit score of 78/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Giovanni Zarosimilar↗ | Cesena | 32 | €500k | 92 | 78 |
| 2 | Hasan Kuruçaysimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 29 | €2.1m | 91 | 78 |
| 3 | Philipp Strompfsimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 28 | €900k | 91 | 78 |
| 4 | Álex Pastorsimilar↗ | Málaga CF | 27 | €300k | 91 | 79 |
| 5 | Diego Murillosimilar↗ | Málaga CF | 25 | €1.6m | 90 | 78 |
| 6 | Rufai Mohammedsimilar↗ | IF Elfsborg | 20 | €300k | 90 | 78 |
| 7 | Leo Greimlsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 25 | €800k | 90 | 81 |
| 8 | Husniddin Aliqulovsimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 27 | €1.2m | 89 | 79 |
| 9 | Luka Lochoshvilisimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 28 | €2.6m | 89 | 78 |
| 10 | Jose Fontánsimilar↗ | FC Arouca | 26 | €1.9m | 89 | 78 |
| 11 | Michael Venturisimilar↗ | Venezia | 27 | €300k | 88 | 79 |
| 12 | Ze Vitorsimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 25 | €2.4m | 88 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Sabino
≈ 100% Sabino · strong: Aerial duels won %, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Sabino · strong: Sofascore rating, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Sabino · strong: Sofascore rating, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Sabino?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Giovanni Zaro (Cesena) does the closest job to Sabino, at 92/100 on profile. Hasan Kuruçay and Philipp Strompf follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Sabino?
Yes — Álex Pastor (Málaga CF) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €300k, a 79/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Sabino?
Doppel learns Sabino's role profile from his 2026 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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