Players like Morato
CB/LBBenfica · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMorato's profile ↗
The players most similar to Morato are Ethan Pinnock, Kevin Diks, Emre Can. Doppel rates Ethan Pinnock (Brentford) a 82/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Teo Quintero scores 81/100 at about €1.2m. Data as of September 2026.
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Morato is an aggressive ball-playing centre-back who excels in disrupting opposition attacks and contributing to build-up play. His impressive stats in tackles, interceptions, and possession won in the attacking third highlight his defensive prowess and ability to create chances, placing him in the top 8% of his peers. With a strong track record of durability, having missed no games in the last three seasons, he’s a reliable presence at the back for Benfica.
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions, Possession won in att. third, Big chances created. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Morato
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ethan Pinnocksimilar↗ | Brentford | 33 | €2.8m | 94 | 82 |
| 2 | Kevin Dikssimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 30 | €4.8m | 93 | 85 |
| 3 | Emre Cansimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 32 | €3.2m | 92 | 83 |
| 4 | Malick Thiawsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 25 | €41m | 91 | 83 |
| 5 | Dan Zagadousimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 27 | €1.9m | 91 | 82 |
| 6 | Teo Quinterosimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 27 | €1.2m | 90 | 81 |
| 7 | Abdelhamid Ait Boudlalsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 20 | €13m | 90 | 83 |
| 8 | Jacobo Ramónsimilar↗ | Como | 21 | €32m | 89 | 84 |
| 9 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 89 | 83 |
| 10 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 89 | 82 |
| 11 | Rio Hillensimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 88 | 82 |
| 12 | Adrián de la Fuentesimilar↗ | Levante UD | 27 | €4.1m | 88 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Morato
≈ 100% Morato · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Morato · strong: xG + xA, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Touches /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Morato · strong: Touches, Accurate long balls · medium reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Morato?
By Doppel's fit score, Ethan Pinnock (Brentford) is the closest profile to Morato, with a 82/100 overall match. Kevin Diks and Emre Can are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Morato?
Yes. Teo Quintero (Sparta Rotterdam) plays a similar centre back role and rates 81/100 at roughly €1.2m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Morato?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Morato'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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