Who should replace Zé Ricardo?
CM/CDMRemo · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitZé Ricardo's profile ↗
Zé Ricardo is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Remo in the BRA-Serie A, with 18 appearances and 1 assist in 2026. Players who can replace Zé Ricardo include Lewis O'Brien from Wrexham, who has a fit score of 81/100, and Serginho from Santa Clara, with a fit score of 82/100. For those seeking the best replacement for Zé Ricardo, both options provide a strong tactical fit.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gustavo Klismahnsimilar↗ | Santa Clara | 27 | €500k | 90 | 80 |
| 2 | Lewis O'Briensimilar↗ | Wrexham | 28 | €6.2m | 89 | 81 |
| 3 | Serginhosimilar↗ | Santa Clara | 27 | €2.8m | 89 | 82 |
| 4 | Dani Parejosimilar↗ | Villarreal | 37 | €1.0m | 88 | 80 |
| 5 | Salih Uçansimilar↗ | Beşiktaş JK | 32 | €800k | 88 | 80 |
| 6 | Tom Cairneysimilar↗ | Fulham | 35 | €500k | 88 | 80 |
| 7 | Jon Guridisimilar↗ | Sevilla | 31 | €1.7m | 88 | 80 |
| 8 | Thomas Van den Keybussimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 25 | €700k | 88 | 81 |
| 9 | Jon Ander Olasagastisimilar↗ | Levante UD | 26 | €2.7m | 88 | 83 |
| 10 | Adem Zorganesimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 26 | €13m | 88 | 80 |
| 11 | Rocco Reitzsimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 24 | €22m | 87 | 80 |
| 12 | Carles Aleñásimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 28 | €2.8m | 87 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Zé Ricardo
≈ 100% Zé Ricardo · strong: Big chances created, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Zé Ricardo · strong: Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Zé Ricardo · strong: Possession won in att. third, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Zé Ricardo?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Gustavo Klismahn (Santa Clara) does the closest job to Zé Ricardo, at 90/100 on profile. Lewis O'Brien and Serginho follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Zé Ricardo?
Yes — Gustavo Klismahn (Santa Clara) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €500k, a 80/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Zé Ricardo?
Doppel learns Zé Ricardo'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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