Who should replace Marcos Paulo?
CB/LBJuventude · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitMarcos Paulo's profile ↗
Marcos Paulo is a centre-back/left-back for Juventude in the Brazilian Serie A, with 19 appearances and 1375 minutes played in 2025. For those seeking the best replacement for Marcos Paulo, Josue Escartin from Red Star FC offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 82/100, while Javier Moreno from Albacete Balompié follows closely with a fit score of 81/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Javier Morenosimilar↗ | Albacete Balompié | 26 | €200k | 93 | 81 |
| 2 | Josue Escartinsimilar↗ | Red Star FC | 23 | €300k | 93 | 82 |
| 3 | Néstor Breitenbruchsimilar↗ | Aldosivi | 31 | €200k | 92 | 77 |
| 4 | N'Tamon Elie Ahouononsimilar↗ | Stade de Reims | 22 | €1.9m | 91 | 77 |
| 5 | Álex Martínsimilar↗ | Córdoba | 28 | €600k | 91 | 80 |
| 6 | Yannis Nahounousimilar↗ | Nancy | 22 | €400k | 90 | 78 |
| 7 | Rufai Mohammedsimilar↗ | IF Elfsborg | 20 | €300k | 90 | 78 |
| 8 | Rockson Yeboahsimilar↗ | Osasuna | 22 | €300k | 89 | 77 |
| 9 | Xavi Sintessimilar↗ | Córdoba | 25 | €400k | 89 | 79 |
| 10 | Álex Pastorsimilar↗ | Málaga CF | 27 | €300k | 88 | 78 |
| 11 | Gaby Jeansimilar↗ | Lecce | 26 | €1.4m | 88 | 78 |
| 12 | Lluís Lópezsimilar↗ | Albacete Balompié | 29 | €500k | 88 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Marcos Paulo
≈ 100% Marcos Paulo · strong: Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Marcos Paulo · medium reliability
≈ 100% Marcos Paulo · strong: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Marcos Paulo?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Javier Moreno (Albacete Balompié) does the closest job to Marcos Paulo, at 93/100 on profile. Josue Escartin and Néstor Breitenbruch follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Marcos Paulo?
Yes — Javier Moreno (Albacete Balompié) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €200k, a 81/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Marcos Paulo?
Doppel learns Marcos Paulo'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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