Who should replace David Duarte?
CBBahia · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitDavid Duarte's profile ↗
David Duarte is a centre-back for Bahia in the Brazilian Serie A, aged 31, with a market value of €1m. For those seeking the best replacement for Duarte, Radu Drăguşin from Genoa offers an excellent tactical fit with a score of 85/100, while Leo Østigård, also of Genoa, follows closely with a fit score of 84/100. These players are ideal for those looking for alternatives who can replace Duarte effectively.
Best replacements for David Duarte
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Radu Drăguşinsimilar↗ | Genoa | 24 | €15m | 95 | 85 |
| 2 | Matej Maglicasimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 28 | €1.1m | 92 | 83 |
| 3 | Leo Østigårdsimilar↗ | Genoa | 27 | €14m | 92 | 84 |
| 4 | Francesco Acerbisimilar↗ | Inter | 38 | €1.9m | 92 | 82 |
| 5 | Shane Duffysimilar↗ | Norwich City | 34 | €300k | 91 | 80 |
| 6 | Mike Van der Hoornsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 34 | €800k | 91 | 84 |
| 7 | Jake Coopersimilar↗ | Millwall | 31 | €1.7m | 91 | 86 |
| 8 | Husniddin Aliqulovsimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 27 | €1.2m | 91 | 82 |
| 9 | Gustavo Henriquesimilar↗ | Corinthians | 33 | €600k | 91 | 83 |
| 10 | Virgil van Dijksimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 35 | €16m | 91 | 82 |
| 11 | Antonio Raíllosimilar↗ | Mallorca | 35 | €1.1m | 90 | 81 |
| 12 | Taylor Harwood-Bellissimilar↗ | Southampton | 24 | €22m | 90 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match David Duarte
≈ 100% David Duarte · strong: Shots, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% David Duarte · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% David Duarte · strong: Non-penalty goals, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for David Duarte?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Radu Drăguşin (Genoa) does the closest job to David Duarte, at 95/100 on profile. Matej Maglica and Leo Østigård follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace David Duarte?
Yes — Shane Duffy (Norwich City) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €300k, a 80/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for David Duarte?
Doppel learns David Duarte'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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