Who should replace Willian Machado?
CBMirassol · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitWillian Machado's profile ↗
Willian Machado is a centre-back for Mirassol in the Brazilian Serie A, with 15 appearances and 1 goal in 2026. For those seeking the best replacement for Machado, Ross Sykes from Royale Union Saint-Gilloise boasts a fit score of 88/100, while Dean Huijsen of Real Madrid and Craig Forsyth from Derby County have fit scores of 85/100. These players provide tactical compatibility as alternatives for those looking for players similar to Machado.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Antonio Raíllosimilar↗ | Mallorca | 35 | €1.1m | 92 | 82 |
| 2 | Dean Huijsensimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 21 | €66m | 92 | 85 |
| 3 | Ross Sykessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 27 | €4.9m | 92 | 88 |
| 4 | Craig Forsythsimilar↗ | Derby County | 37 | €100k | 91 | 85 |
| 5 | Abdülkerim Bardakcısimilar↗ | Galatasaray | 32 | €7.1m | 91 | 80 |
| 6 | Maximilian Wöbersimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 28 | €2.7m | 91 | 83 |
| 7 | Damon Miranisimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 30 | €400k | 91 | 80 |
| 8 | Taylor Harwood-Bellissimilar↗ | Southampton | 24 | €22m | 91 | 83 |
| 9 | Nathan Collinssimilar↗ | Brentford | 25 | €29m | 90 | 82 |
| 10 | Leo Greimlsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 25 | €800k | 90 | 83 |
| 11 | Taha Altıkardeşsimilar↗ | Göztepe | 23 | €4.1m | 90 | 84 |
| 12 | Matthew Pollocksimilar↗ | Watford | 25 | €2.2m | 90 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Willian Machado
≈ 100% Willian Machado · strong: Aerial duels won, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Shots /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Willian Machado · strong: Clearances, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Willian Machado · strong: Shots, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Willian Machado?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Antonio Raíllo (Mallorca) does the closest job to Willian Machado, at 92/100 on profile. Dean Huijsen and Ross Sykes follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Willian Machado?
Yes — Craig Forsyth (Derby County) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €100k, a 85/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Willian Machado?
Doppel learns Willian Machado'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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