Who should replace Rafael Thyere?
CBChapecoense · 2020/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitRafael Thyere's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Rafael Thyere, the best-fitting centre backs are Dimitris Goutas, Sven Sonnenberg, João Victor. Dimitris Goutas (Gençlerbirliği) matches the role at 93/100 on tactical profile (80/100 overall). A cheaper option: Zach Muscat at about €100k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Rafael Thyere
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dimitris Goutassimilar↗ | Gençlerbirliği | 32 | €800k | 93 | 80 |
| 2 | Sven Sonnenbergsimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 27 | €300k | 93 | 81 |
| 3 | João Victorsimilar↗ | Mirassol | 29 | €1.5m | 92 | 81 |
| 4 | Lucas Haltersimilar↗ | Vitória | 26 | €1.5m | 92 | 82 |
| 5 | Max Watsonsimilar↗ | IFK Norrköping | 30 | €200k | 91 | 78 |
| 6 | Arda Kızıldağsimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 28 | €800k | 91 | 82 |
| 7 | Zach Muscatsimilar↗ | SC Farense | 33 | €100k | 91 | 82 |
| 8 | Bas Van den Eyndensimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 24 | €900k | 90 | 80 |
| 9 | Thalissonsimilar↗ | Antalyaspor | 28 | €700k | 89 | 79 |
| 10 | Paulo Oliveirasimilar↗ | Sporting Braga | 34 | €400k | 89 | 80 |
| 11 | Hugo Anderssonsimilar↗ | IFK Värnamo | 27 | €400k | 89 | 78 |
| 12 | Mathias Rosssimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 25 | €800k | 88 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Rafael Thyere
≈ 100% Rafael Thyere · strong: Aerial duels won %, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Clearances /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Rafael Thyere · strong: Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Rafael Thyere · strong: Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Rafael Thyere?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Dimitris Goutas (Gençlerbirliği) does the closest job to Rafael Thyere, at 93/100 on profile. Sven Sonnenberg and João Victor follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Rafael Thyere?
Yes — Zach Muscat (SC Farense) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €100k, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Rafael Thyere?
Doppel learns Rafael Thyere's role profile from his 2020/25 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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