Who should replace Vinícius Souza?
CM/CDMSheffield United · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitVinícius Souza's profile ↗
Vinícius Souza is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Sheffield United in the Championship, with 24 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Souza, Tibe De Vlieger from KAA Gent offers a fit score of 78/100, while Anouar El Azzouzi from PEC Zwolle also boasts a fit score of 78/100. Both players could effectively fulfil a similar role within the team structure.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tibe De Vliegersimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 21 | €2.7m | 95 | 78 |
| 2 | Gibson Yahsimilar↗ | FC Volendam | 23 | €1.3m | 94 | 77 |
| 3 | Juanpesimilar↗ | Málaga CF | 30 | €300k | 93 | 76 |
| 4 | Anouar El Azzouzisimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €1.6m | 92 | 79 |
| 5 | Stanko Jurićsimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 30 | €1.1m | 92 | 79 |
| 6 | Teo Quinterosimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 27 | €1.2m | 91 | 75 |
| 7 | Wilfred Ndidisimilar↗ | Leicester City | 30 | €7.5m | 91 | 76 |
| 8 | Peru Nolaskoainsimilar↗ | Eibar | 28 | €800k | 91 | 78 |
| 9 | Terry Devlinsimilar↗ | Portsmouth | 23 | €3.9m | 90 | 77 |
| 10 | Ibrahima Sissokosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 29 | €1.9m | 89 | 77 |
| 11 | Shea Charlessimilar↗ | Sheffield Wednesday | 23 | €15m | 89 | 76 |
| 12 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 25 | €2.1m | 88 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Vinícius Souza
≈ 100% Vinícius Souza · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Vinícius Souza · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Clearances /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Vinícius Souza · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Accurate long balls · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Accurate long balls /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Vinícius Souza?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Tibe De Vlieger (KAA Gent) does the closest job to Vinícius Souza, at 95/100 on profile. Gibson Yah and Juanpe follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Vinícius Souza?
Yes — Juanpe (Málaga CF) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €300k, a 76/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Vinícius Souza?
Doppel learns Vinícius Souza's role profile from his 2025/26 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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