Who should replace Fagner?
RBCruzeiro · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitFagner's profile ↗
Fagner is a right-back for Cruzeiro in the Brazilian Serie A, with 14 appearances in 2026, contributing 3 assists. For those seeking the best replacement for Fagner, Bryan Reynolds from KVC Westerlo offers a tactical fit score of 82/100, while Thomas Carrique of FC Andorra presents a fit of 80/100. Both players could effectively fill the role of a right-back, providing similar capabilities on the pitch.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jesús Aresosimilar↗ | Osasuna | 27 | €5.5m | 92 | 78 |
| 2 | Thomas Carriquesimilar↗ | FC Andorra | 27 | €800k | 92 | 81 |
| 3 | Bryan Reynoldssimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 25 | €3.7m | 90 | 82 |
| 4 | Ivo Pintosimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 36 | €300k | 90 | 81 |
| 5 | Marlon Fosseysimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 28 | €3.4m | 89 | 80 |
| 6 | Jonas Sternersimilar↗ | SG Dynamo Dresden | 24 | €700k | 89 | 80 |
| 7 | Martin Linnessimilar↗ | Molde FK | 35 | €200k | 89 | 81 |
| 8 | Gaetano Letiziasimilar↗ | Pescara | 36 | €200k | 89 | 79 |
| 9 | Eirik Wichnesimilar↗ | Sarpsborg 08 | 29 | €300k | 88 | 83 |
| 10 | Christopher Lannertsimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 28 | €400k | 88 | 80 |
| 11 | Enzo Tchato Mbiayisimilar↗ | Montpellier | 24 | €2.6m | 88 | 78 |
| 12 | Taha Şahinsimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 26 | €3.2m | 87 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Fagner
≈ 100% Fagner · strong: Accurate crosses, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Fagner · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Fagner · strong: Aerial duels won %, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Successful dribbles /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Fagner?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Jesús Areso (Osasuna) does the closest job to Fagner, at 92/100 on profile. Thomas Carrique and Bryan Reynolds follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Fagner?
Yes — Martin Linnes (Molde FK) plays a similar right back role at roughly €200k, a 81/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Fagner?
Doppel learns Fagner's role profile from his 2026 season and ranks right backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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