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 September 2026.
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Diogo Leite is a robust defensive stalwart, excelling as a ball-playing centre-back with a keen ability to dominate duels and aerial battles. His impressive statistics place him in the top 10% for duels won and top 12% for tackles and interceptions, showcasing his reliability and tenacity in defense. With a strong track record of availability, missing only 14 games over three seasons, Leite serves as a durable backbone for Union Berlin’s defensive line, despite his limited contributions in attack.
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↗ | Bournemouth | 29 | €23m | 91 | 81 |
| 4 | Honest Ahanorsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 18 | €31m | 90 | 82 |
| 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 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 88 | 82 |
| 10 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 88 | 81 |
| 11 | Anouar El Azzouzisimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €1.6m | 87 | 82 |
| 12 | Adrián de la Fuentesimilar↗ | Levante UD | 27 | €4.1m | 86 | 84 |
* 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 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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