Players like Diogo Leite
CB/LB/RB1. FC Union Berlin · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDiogo Leite's profile ↗
The players most similar to Diogo Leite are Teo Quintero, Rio Hillen, Marcos Senesi. Doppel rates Teo Quintero (Sparta Rotterdam) a 81/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Rio Hillen scores 82/100 at about €700k. Data as of October 2026.
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Diogo Leite is a resilient defensive stalwart, excelling as a positional centre-back with strong aerial presence and tackling proficiency. His top-tier metrics in duels won and interceptions highlight his ability to disrupt opposition play, making him a reliable figure in the backline for Union Berlin. While not known for contributing offensively, his durability with only 14 games missed in three seasons underscores his reliability on the pitch.
Strengths: Duels won, Tackles + interceptions, Accurate long balls. Availability: 14 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Diogo Leite
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Teo Quinterosimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 27 | €1.2m | 92 | 81 |
| 2 | Rio Hillensimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 91 | 82 |
| 3 | Marcos Senesisimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 29 | €23m | 91 | 81 |
| 4 | Honest Ahanorsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 18 | €31m | 90 | 83 |
| 5 | Malick Thiawsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 25 | €41m | 90 | 82 |
| 6 | Albian Hajdarisimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 23 | €24m | 90 | 80 |
| 7 | Kevin Dikssimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 30 | €4.8m | 89 | 83 |
| 8 | Jacobo Ramónsimilar↗ | Como | 21 | €32m | 89 | 84 |
| 9 | Arthur Theatesimilar↗ | Bologna | 26 | €17m | 89 | 81 |
| 10 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 88 | 82 |
| 11 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 88 | 81 |
| 12 | Anouar El Azzouzisimilar↗ | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 25 | €1.6m | 87 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Diogo Leite
≈ 100% Diogo Leite · strong: Shots, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Clearances /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Diogo Leite · strong: Clearances, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Diogo Leite · strong: Accurate long balls, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Clearances /90, Touches /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Diogo Leite?
Statistically, Teo Quintero (Sparta Rotterdam) is the closest look-alike to Diogo Leite — a 81/100 profile match (92/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Diogo Leite?
By Doppel's fit score, Teo Quintero (Sparta Rotterdam) is the closest profile to Diogo Leite, with a 81/100 overall match. Rio Hillen and Marcos Senesi are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Diogo Leite?
Yes. Rio Hillen (NAC Breda) plays a similar centre back role and rates 82/100 at roughly €700k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Diogo Leite?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Diogo Leite's 2025/26 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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