Who should replace Cauan Barros?
CM/CDMVasco da Gama · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitCauan Barros's profile ↗
Cauan Barros is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Vasco da Gama in the Brazil Serie A. Among the best replacements for Barros, Enric Llansana from RSC Anderlecht offers a fit score of 82/100, while Eric Martel of 1. FC Köln and Terry Devlin from Portsmouth both provide solid options with fit scores of 78/100. If you're looking for players similar to Cauan Barros, these options excel in fulfilling the same tactical role.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kervin Arriagasimilar↗ | Levante UD | 28 | €2.1m | 95 | 77 |
| 2 | Eric Martelsimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 24 | €8.2m | 92 | 78 |
| 3 | Terry Devlinsimilar↗ | Portsmouth | 23 | €3.9m | 92 | 78 |
| 4 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 25 | €2.1m | 92 | 82 |
| 5 | Darko Nejašmićsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 27 | €4.1m | 91 | 80 |
| 6 | Samú Costasimilar↗ | Mallorca | 26 | €15m | 91 | 79 |
| 7 | Tomáš Součeksimilar↗ | West Ham United | 31 | €9.7m | 91 | 82 |
| 8 | Giulio Maggioresimilar↗ | Bari | 28 | €500k | 91 | 79 |
| 9 | Mauricio Benitezsimilar↗ | Royal Antwerp FC | 22 | €2.3m | 90 | 77 |
| 10 | Andrey Santossimilar↗ | Manchester United | 22 | €39m | 89 | 79 |
| 11 | Stanko Jurićsimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 30 | €1.1m | 89 | 77 |
| 12 | Peru Nolaskoainsimilar↗ | Eibar | 28 | €800k | 89 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Cauan Barros
≈ 100% Cauan Barros · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Cauan Barros · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Cauan Barros · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Cauan Barros?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Kervin Arriaga (Levante UD) does the closest job to Cauan Barros, at 95/100 on profile. Eric Martel and Terry Devlin follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Cauan Barros?
Yes — Giulio Maggiore (Bari) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €500k, a 79/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Cauan Barros?
Doppel learns Cauan Barros's role profile from his 2026 season and ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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