Who should replace Vinícius Júnior?
LW/STReal Madrid · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitVinícius Júnior's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Vinícius Júnior, the best-fitting left wingers are Kenan Yıldız, Luis Díaz, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. Kenan Yıldız (Juventus) matches the role at 94/100 on tactical profile (83/100 overall). A cheaper option: Pedro at about €1.0m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Vinícius Júnior
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kenan Yıldızsimilar↗ | Juventus | 21 | €72m | 94 | 83 |
| 2 | Luis Díazsimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 29 | €76m | 94 | 79 |
| 3 | Khvicha Kvaratskheliasimilar↗ | SSC Napoli | 25 | €144m | 94 | 79 |
| 4 | Kingsley Comansimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 30 | €21m | 92 | 78 |
| 5 | Matheus Cunhasimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 27 | €79m | 92 | 77 |
| 6 | Pedrosimilar↗ | Lazio | 39 | €1.0m | 92 | 80 |
| 7 | Chris Führichsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 28 | €12m | 91 | 81 |
| 8 | Florian Thauvinsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 33 | €5.2m | 91 | 82 |
| 9 | Rafael Leãosimilar↗ | AC Milan | 27 | €48m | 91 | 81 |
| 10 | Anthony Gordonsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 25 | €67m | 91 | 78 |
| 11 | Endricksimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 20 | €42m | 91 | 81 |
| 12 | Jérémy Dokusimilar↗ | Manchester City | 24 | €70m | 91 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Vinícius Júnior
≈ 100% Vinícius Júnior · strong: Sofascore rating, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Key passes /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Vinícius Júnior · strong: Key passes, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Vinícius Júnior · strong: Successful dribbles, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Sofascore rating, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Vinícius Júnior?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Kenan Yıldız (Juventus) does the closest job to Vinícius Júnior, at 94/100 on profile. Luis Díaz and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Vinícius Júnior?
Yes — Pedro (Lazio) plays a similar left winger role at roughly €1.0m, a 80/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Vinícius Júnior?
Doppel learns Vinícius Júnior's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks left wingers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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