Who should replace João Victor?
CBMirassol · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitJoão Victor's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace João Victor, the best-fitting centre backs are Casper Widell, Ashley Phillips, Dominic Hyam. Casper Widell (Excelsior) matches the role at 90/100 on tactical profile (86/100 overall). A cheaper option: Damon Mirani at about €400k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for João Victor
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Casper Widellsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €1.5m | 90 | 86 |
| 2 | Ashley Phillipssimilar↗ | Stoke City | 21 | €7.5m | 90 | 78 |
| 3 | Dominic Hyamsimilar↗ | Blackburn Rovers | 31 | €2.1m | 90 | 78 |
| 4 | David Duartesimilar↗ | Bahia | 31 | €1.4m | 90 | 80 |
| 5 | Ruairi McConvillesimilar↗ | Norwich City | 21 | €3.3m | 89 | 79 |
| 6 | Dara O'Sheasimilar↗ | Ipswich Town | 27 | €17m | 89 | 79 |
| 7 | Craig Dawsonsimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 36 | €600k | 89 | 79 |
| 8 | Damon Miranisimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 30 | €400k | 89 | 78 |
| 9 | Simon Gravessimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 27 | €1.4m | 88 | 81 |
| 10 | Mattis Adolfssonsimilar↗ | Östers IF | 25 | €500k | 88 | 79 |
| 11 | Japhet Tangangasimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 27 | €5.6m | 87 | 78 |
| 12 | Matthew Pollocksimilar↗ | Watford | 25 | €2.2m | 87 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match João Victor
≈ 100% João Victor · strong: Clearances, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% João Victor · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% João Victor · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for João Victor?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Casper Widell (Excelsior) does the closest job to João Victor, at 90/100 on profile. Ashley Phillips and Dominic Hyam follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace João Victor?
Yes — Damon Mirani (Heracles Almelo) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €400k, a 78/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for João Victor?
Doppel learns João Victor'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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