Who should replace Micael?
CBPalmeiras · 2020/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitMicael's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Micael, the best-fitting centre backs are Kaique Rocha, Mike Eerdhuijzen, Rodrigo Fagundes. Kaique Rocha (Athletico) matches the role at 90/100 on tactical profile (79/100 overall). A cheaper option: Rodrigo Fagundes at about €0k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Micael
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kaique Rochasimilar↗ | Athletico | 25 | €1.0m | 90 | 79 |
| 2 | Mike Eerdhuijzensimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 26 | €1.4m | 89 | 77 |
| 3 | Rodrigo Fagundessimilar↗ | Criciúma | 39 | €0k | 87 | 78 |
| 4 | Matias Morenosimilar↗ | Levante UD | 23 | €5.8m | 87 | 76 |
| 5 | Pedro Bigassimilar↗ | Elche | 36 | €300k | 87 | 77 |
| 6 | Kialonda Gasparsimilar↗ | CF Estrela Amadora | 29 | €2.9m | 87 | 78 |
| 7 | Ze Vitorsimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 25 | €2.4m | 86 | 78 |
| 8 | Bart Vriendssimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 35 | €200k | 86 | 77 |
| 9 | Matheus Araújosimilar↗ | Santa Clara | 25 | €3.4m | 86 | 77 |
| 10 | Damon Miranisimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 30 | €400k | 86 | 76 |
| 11 | Alejandro Catenasimilar↗ | Osasuna | 32 | €2.7m | 85 | 79 |
| 12 | Craig Dawsonsimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 36 | €600k | 85 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Micael
≈ 100% Micael · strong: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Micael · strong: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Micael · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Micael?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Kaique Rocha (Athletico) does the closest job to Micael, at 90/100 on profile. Mike Eerdhuijzen and Rodrigo Fagundes follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Micael?
Yes — Rodrigo Fagundes (Criciúma) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €0k, a 78/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Micael?
Doppel learns Micael's role profile from his 2020/25 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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