Who should replace Tomás Rincón?
CM/CDMSantos · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitTomás Rincón's profile ↗
Tomás Rincón is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Santos in the Brazilian Serie A, with 17 appearances in 2025. For those seeking the best replacement for Rincón, Kazper Karlsson from Degerfors IF offers a tactical fit score of 81/100, while Yann Bodiger and Merveille Papela both provide solid alternatives with fit scores of 77/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yann Bodigersimilar↗ | AD Ceuta | 31 | €500k | 92 | 77 |
| 2 | Kazper Karlssonsimilar↗ | Degerfors IF | 21 | €600k | 91 | 81 |
| 3 | Merveille Papelasimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 25 | €600k | 91 | 77 |
| 4 | Noe Lebretonsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 22 | €4.1m | 90 | 79 |
| 5 | Justin Smithsimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 23 | €800k | 90 | 79 |
| 6 | Unai Vencedorsimilar↗ | Levante UD | 26 | €1.5m | 90 | 80 |
| 7 | Stefan Džodićsimilar↗ | Almería | 21 | €2.3m | 90 | 78 |
| 8 | Kwasi Sibosimilar↗ | Real Oviedo | 28 | €1.5m | 90 | 77 |
| 9 | Javi Villarsimilar↗ | Albacete Balompié | 23 | €600k | 90 | 78 |
| 10 | Everson Juniorsimilar↗ | Montpellier | 23 | €1.1m | 89 | 78 |
| 11 | Tom Ducrocqsimilar↗ | Bastia | 27 | €800k | 89 | 79 |
| 12 | Nacho Martínsimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 24 | €1.0m | 89 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Tomás Rincón
≈ 100% Tomás Rincón · strong: Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Tomás Rincón · medium reliability
≈ 100% Tomás Rincón · strong: Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Tomás Rincón?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Yann Bodiger (AD Ceuta) does the closest job to Tomás Rincón, at 92/100 on profile. Kazper Karlsson and Merveille Papela follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Tomás Rincón?
Yes — Yann Bodiger (AD Ceuta) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €500k, a 77/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Tomás Rincón?
Doppel learns Tomás Rincón's role profile from his 2025 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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