Who should replace Souza?
LBSantos · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitSouza's profile ↗
Souza is a left-back for Santos in the Brazilian Serie A, having made 24 appearances in 2025, contributing 1 goal and 2 assists. For those seeking the best replacement for Souza, Fabio Ferraro from FCV Dender stands out with a fit score of 87/100, while Carlos Romero of Espanyol offers a solid alternative with a fit of 83/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fabio Ferrarosimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 24 | €1.2m | 94 | 87 |
| 2 | Jordan Bossimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 24 | €11m | 93 | 82 |
| 3 | Hassane Kamarasimilar↗ | Udinese | 32 | €3.2m | 93 | 82 |
| 4 | Carlos Romerosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 25 | €24m | 93 | 83 |
| 5 | Eric Bocatsimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 27 | €2.1m | 93 | 84 |
| 6 | Hennes Behrenssimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 21 | €5.2m | 92 | 83 |
| 7 | Harry Amasssimilar↗ | Sheffield Wednesday | 19 | €7.2m | 92 | 82 |
| 8 | Daam Foulonsimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 27 | €1.9m | 92 | 83 |
| 9 | Jordan Zemurasimilar↗ | Udinese | 27 | €4.5m | 92 | 83 |
| 10 | Mads Pedersensimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 30 | €900k | 92 | 83 |
| 11 | Kaikisimilar↗ | Cruzeiro | 23 | €15m | 92 | 84 |
| 12 | Neco Williamssimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 25 | €26m | 92 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Souza
≈ 100% Souza · strong: Successful dribbles, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Souza · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Souza · strong: Possession won in att. third, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Souza?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Fabio Ferraro (FCV Dender) does the closest job to Souza, at 94/100 on profile. Jordan Bos and Hassane Kamara follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Souza?
Yes — Fabio Ferraro (FCV Dender) plays a similar left back role at roughly €1.2m, a 87/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Souza?
Doppel learns Souza's role profile from his 2025 season and ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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