Who should replace Ramon Menezes?
CBSport Recife · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitRamon Menezes's profile ↗
Ramon Menezes is a centre-back for Sport Recife in the Brazilian Serie A, with 23 appearances and 1 goal in 2025. The best replacements for Menezes include Gustavo Henrique from Real Valladolid, who has a fit score of 84/100, and Nicolas Saint-Ruf from Nancy, with a fit score of 79/100. For those searching for players similar to Menezes, these options offer strong tactical fits for the same role.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nicolas Saint-Rufsimilar↗ | Nancy | 34 | €200k | 96 | 79 |
| 2 | Gustavo Henriquesimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 33 | €600k | 92 | 84 |
| 3 | Shane Duffysimilar↗ | Norwich City | 34 | €300k | 92 | 80 |
| 4 | Pepe Sánchezsimilar↗ | Albacete Balompié | 26 | €600k | 92 | 80 |
| 5 | Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €3.6m | 91 | 87 |
| 6 | João Victorsimilar↗ | Mirassol | 29 | €1.5m | 91 | 80 |
| 7 | Matej Maglicasimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 28 | €1.1m | 91 | 82 |
| 8 | Radu Drăguşinsimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 24 | €15m | 91 | 83 |
| 9 | Ze Vitorsimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 25 | €2.4m | 90 | 82 |
| 10 | Lloyd Jonessimilar↗ | Charlton Athletic | 31 | €1.1m | 90 | 83 |
| 11 | Arda Kızıldağsimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 28 | €800k | 90 | 82 |
| 12 | Husniddin Aliqulovsimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 27 | €1.2m | 90 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ramon Menezes
≈ 100% Ramon Menezes · strong: Non-penalty goals, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Aerial duels won %, Shots /90
≈ 100% Ramon Menezes · strong: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Ramon Menezes · strong: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90, Touches /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ramon Menezes?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Nicolas Saint-Ruf (Nancy) does the closest job to Ramon Menezes, at 96/100 on profile. Gustavo Henrique and Shane Duffy follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Ramon Menezes?
Yes — Nicolas Saint-Ruf (Nancy) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €200k, a 79/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Ramon Menezes?
Doppel learns Ramon Menezes's role profile from his 2025 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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