Players like Junior Messias
RW/CMGenoa · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJunior Messias's profile ↗
The players most similar to Junior Messias are Eric Ebimbe, Facundo Buonanotte, Nicolás González. Doppel rates Eric Ebimbe (Eintracht Frankfurt) a 85/100 overall match — 90/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Dani Raba scores 82/100 at about €1.2m. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Junior Messias
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 23 | €6.5m | 90 | 85 |
| 2 | Facundo Buonanottesimilar↗ | Leicester City | 20 | €11m | 89 | 83 |
| 3 | Nicolás Gonzálezsimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 25 | €23m | 90 | 83 |
| 4 | Xavi Simonssimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 20 | €43m | 86 | 82 |
| 5 | Dani Rabasimilar↗ | Leganés | 29 | €1.2m | 84 | 82 |
| 6 | Brajan Grudasimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 19 | €29m | 86 | 82 |
| 7 | Leon Baileysimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 26 | €13m | 85 | 82 |
| 8 | Bukayo Sakasimilar↗ | Arsenal | 22 | €115m | 87 | 82 |
| 9 | Edon Zhegrovasimilar↗ | Lille | 24 | €9.5m | 84 | 82 |
| 10 | Brahim Díazsimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 24 | €37m | 86 | 82 |
| 11 | Dejan Kulusevskisimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 23 | €17m | 86 | 81 |
| 12 | Yan Diomandesimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 19 | €99m | 86 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Junior Messias
≈ 100% Junior Messias · strong: Successful dribbles, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Junior Messias · strong: Duels won, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Junior Messias · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Junior Messias?
By Doppel's fit score, Eric Ebimbe (Eintracht Frankfurt) is the closest profile to Junior Messias, with a 85/100 overall match. Facundo Buonanotte and Nicolás González are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Junior Messias?
Yes. Dani Raba (Leganés) plays a similar right winger role and rates 82/100 at roughly €1.2m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Junior Messias?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Junior Messias's 2025/26 season, then ranks right wingers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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