Who should replace João Schmidt?
CM/CDMSantos · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitJoão Schmidt's profile ↗
João Schmidt is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Santos in the BRA-Serie A, with 10 appearances and 630 minutes played in 2026. The best replacements for João Schmidt include Alberto del Moral from Villarreal B U23, who has a fit score of 79/100, and Nahuel Estévez from Parma, with a fit score of 77/100. Players similar to João Schmidt can be found among these options, offering a tactical fit for his role.
Best replacements for João Schmidt
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ousmane Diakitésimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 26 | €1.3m | 92 | 78 |
| 2 | Nahuel Estévezsimilar↗ | Parma | 31 | €1.3m | 92 | 77 |
| 3 | Alberto del Moralsimilar↗ | Villarreal B U23 | 26 | €700k | 91 | 79 |
| 4 | Adam Carlénsimilar↗ | IFK Göteborg | 26 | €400k | 91 | 78 |
| 5 | Kwasi Sibosimilar↗ | SD Amorebieta | 28 | €1.5m | 89 | 77 |
| 6 | Greg Dochertysimilar↗ | Charlton Athletic | 30 | €800k | 89 | 75 |
| 7 | Stefan Džodićsimilar↗ | Almería | 21 | €2.3m | 89 | 78 |
| 8 | José Ángel Juradosimilar↗ | Deportivo de A Coruña | 34 | €200k | 89 | 75 |
| 9 | Santiago Castañedasimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €5.2m | 88 | 79 |
| 10 | Luka Hyryläinensimilar↗ | SSV Ulm 1846 | 22 | €1.6m | 88 | 78 |
| 11 | Lennard Hartjessimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €800k | 88 | 75 |
| 12 | Julian Niehuessimilar↗ | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 25 | €1.6m | 88 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match João Schmidt
≈ 100% João Schmidt · strong: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% João Schmidt · strong: Aerial duels won %, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% João Schmidt · strong: Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for João Schmidt?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Ousmane Diakité (West Bromwich Albion) does the closest job to João Schmidt, at 92/100 on profile. Nahuel Estévez and Alberto del Moral follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace João Schmidt?
Yes — José Ángel Jurado (Deportivo de A Coruña) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €200k, a 75/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for João Schmidt?
Doppel learns João Schmidt's role profile from his 2026 season and ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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