Who should replace Adilson Malanda?
CBMiddlesbrough · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAdilson Malanda's profile ↗
Adilson Malanda is a centre-back for Middlesbrough in the Championship, with 24 appearances and 2128 minutes played in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Malanda, Ümit Akdağ from Alanyaspor offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 84/100, while Bartol Franjić of Venezia and Matheus Araújo from Santa Clara both have fit scores of 82/100.
Best replacements for Adilson Malanda
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bartol Franjićsimilar↗ | Venezia | 26 | €1.1m | 93 | 82 |
| 2 | Matheus Araújosimilar↗ | Santa Clara | 25 | €3.4m | 92 | 83 |
| 3 | Ümit Akdağsimilar↗ | Alanyaspor | 23 | €6.4m | 92 | 84 |
| 4 | Ronald Araújosimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 27 | €22m | 91 | 82 |
| 5 | Joedrick Pupesimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 29 | €1.3m | 90 | 84 |
| 6 | Emin Bayramsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €3.9m | 90 | 87 |
| 7 | Tristan Cramasimilar↗ | Millwall | 25 | €12m | 90 | 85 |
| 8 | Syb Van Ottelesimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €600k | 90 | 84 |
| 9 | Arthur Theatesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 26 | €17m | 90 | 83 |
| 10 | Dies Jansesimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 20 | €6.2m | 90 | 85 |
| 11 | Hamza El Kaouakibisimilar↗ | Südtirol | 28 | €600k | 90 | 85 |
| 12 | Daley Blindsimilar↗ | Girona FC | 36 | €1.2m | 90 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Adilson Malanda
≈ 100% Adilson Malanda · strong: Big chances created, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Adilson Malanda · strong: Successful dribbles, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Key passes /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Adilson Malanda · strong: Successful dribbles, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Adilson Malanda?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Bartol Franjić (Venezia) does the closest job to Adilson Malanda, at 93/100 on profile. Matheus Araújo and Ümit Akdağ follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Adilson Malanda?
Yes — Syb Van Ottele (Fortuna Sittard) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €600k, a 84/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Adilson Malanda?
Doppel learns Adilson Malanda's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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