Who should replace Vinícius Souza?
CM/CDMVfL Wolfsburg · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitVinícius Souza's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Vinícius Souza, the best-fitting central midfielders are Iddrisu Baba, András Schäfer, Valentin Atangana Edoa. Iddrisu Baba (Almería) matches the role at 92/100 on tactical profile (71/100 overall). A cheaper option: Anthony Losilla at about €200k*. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Vinícius Souza
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iddrisu Babasimilar↗ | Almería | 27 | €900k | 92 | 71 |
| 2 | András Schäfersimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 25 | €4.1m | 92 | 73 |
| 3 | Valentin Atangana Edoasimilar↗ | Stade de Reims | 19 | €19m | 91 | 72 |
| 4 | Wilfred Ndidisimilar↗ | Leicester City | 28 | €7.5m | 91 | 74 |
| 5 | Anthony Losillasimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 37 | €200k* | 91 | 71 |
| 6 | Ethan Ampadusimilar↗ | Leeds United | 25 | €28m | 90 | 72 |
| 7 | Kervin Arriagasimilar↗ | Levante UD | 27 | €2.1m | 90 | 72 |
| 8 | Lucas Torrósimilar↗ | Osasuna | 30 | €2.7m | 90 | 72 |
| 9 | Alexis Blinsimilar↗ | Lecce | 27 | €600k | 89 | 72 |
| 10 | Pierre Ekwahsimilar↗ | Saint-Étienne | 22 | €1.9m | 89 | 71 |
| 11 | Nicolás Capaldosimilar↗ | Hamburger SV | 27 | €8.4m | 88 | 74 |
| 12 | Ibrahima Sissokosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 27 | €1.9m | 88 | 74 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, 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 %, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Vinícius Souza · strong: Duels won, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Vinícius Souza · strong: Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Vinícius Souza?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Iddrisu Baba (Almería) does the closest job to Vinícius Souza, at 92/100 on profile. András Schäfer and Valentin Atangana Edoa follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Vinícius Souza?
Yes — Anthony Losilla (VfL Bochum 1848) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €200k*, a 71/100 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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