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 Brazilian Serie A, with 10 appearances and 630 minutes played in 2026. Players who can replace João Schmidt include Alberto del Moral from Córdoba, who has a fit score of 79/100, and Nahuel Estévez from Parma with a fit score of 77/100. For those searching for players similar to João Schmidt, Ousmane Diakité from West Bromwich Albion also stands out with a fit score of 78/100.
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| # | 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↗ | Córdoba | 26 | €700k | 91 | 79 |
| 4 | Adam Carlénsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 26 | €400k | 91 | 78 |
| 5 | Kwasi Sibosimilar↗ | Real Oviedo | 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 | Luka Hyryläinensimilar↗ | 1. FC Magdeburg | 22 | €1.6m | 88 | 78 |
| 10 | Santiago Castañedasimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €5.2m | 88 | 78 |
| 11 | Julian Niehuessimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 25 | €1.6m | 88 | 77 |
| 12 | Tomoki Iwatasimilar↗ | Birmingham City | 29 | €1.8m | 88 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · 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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