Who should replace João Cancelo?
RB/LBFC Barcelona · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJoão Cancelo's profile ↗
João Cancelo is a right-back/left-back for FC Barcelona in La Liga, with 16 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 2 goals and 2 assists. For those seeking the best replacement for Cancelo, Valentín Barco (RC Strasbourg) offers an excellent tactical fit with a score of 85/100, while Mats Wieffer (Brighton & Hove Albion) and Wesley (AS Roma) both present strong alternatives with fit scores of 84/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mats Wieffersimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 27 | €24m | 92 | 84 |
| 2 | Wesleysimilar↗ | AS Roma | 23 | €43m | 92 | 84 |
| 3 | Valentín Barcosimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 22 | €44m | 92 | 85 |
| 4 | Przemysław Frankowskisimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 31 | €6.5m | 87 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match João Cancelo
≈ 100% João Cancelo · strong: Sofascore rating, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Duels won /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% João Cancelo · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% João Cancelo · strong: xG + xA, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for João Cancelo?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Mats Wieffer (Brighton & Hove Albion) does the closest job to João Cancelo, at 92/100 on profile. Wesley and Valentín Barco follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace João Cancelo?
Yes — Przemysław Frankowski (Stade Rennais) plays a similar right back role at roughly €6.5m, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for João Cancelo?
Doppel learns João Cancelo's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks right backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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