Players like Junior Messias
RW/CMGenoa · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJunior Messias's profile ↗
The players most similar to Junior Messias are Malik Tillman, Eric Ebimbe, Nicolás González. Doppel rates Malik Tillman (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) a 84/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Eric Ebimbe scores 85/100 at about €6.5m. Data as of October 2026.
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Junior Messias embodies the role of a dynamic right winger, adept at winning duels and driving play forward. With a Sofascore rating in the top 34% of his positional peers, he excels in successful dribbles and shots, making him a constant threat in the final third. While his finishing could improve, his ability to create chances and engage defensively sets him apart, though his injury history raises concerns about durability.
Strengths: Duels won, Successful dribbles, Shots. Availability: 53 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Junior Messias
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Malik Tillmansimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 24 | €27m | 93 | 84 |
| 2 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 26 | €6.5m | 92 | 85 |
| 3 | Nicolás Gonzálezsimilar↗ | Juventus | 28 | €23m | 92 | 83 |
| 4 | Facundo Buonanottesimilar↗ | Elche | 22 | €11m | 92 | 87 |
| 5 | Johan Manzambisimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 21 | €54m | 91 | 83 |
| 6 | Ritsu Doansimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 28 | €16m | 91 | 82 |
| 7 | Désiré Douésimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 21 | €124m | 91 | 82 |
| 8 | Bryan Mbeumosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 27 | €73m | 91 | 82 |
| 9 | Bukayo Sakasimilar↗ | Arsenal | 25 | €115m | 90 | 82 |
| 10 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 30 | €16m | 90 | 83 |
| 11 | Daan Rotssimilar↗ | FC Twente | 25 | €4.7m | 89 | 85 |
| 12 | Abdou Harrouisimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 28 | €1.6m | 89 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Junior Messias
≈ 100% Junior Messias · strong: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Junior Messias · strong: Possession won in att. third, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Successful dribbles /90, Shots /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 closest look-alike to Junior Messias?
Statistically, Malik Tillman (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) is the closest look-alike to Junior Messias — a 84/100 profile match (93/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Junior Messias?
By Doppel's fit score, Malik Tillman (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) is the closest profile to Junior Messias, with a 84/100 overall match. Eric Ebimbe and Nicolás González are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Junior Messias?
Yes. Eric Ebimbe (FC Schalke 04) plays a similar right winger role and rates 85/100 at roughly €6.5m.
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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