Players like Morato
CB/LBNottingham Forest · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMorato's profile ↗
The players most similar to Morato are Kevin Diks, Emre Can, Noahkai Banks. Doppel rates Kevin Diks (Borussia M'gladbach) a 85/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Nicolás Otamendi scores 82/100 at about €1.1m. Data as of October 2026.
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Morato is a versatile, ball-playing centre-back who excels in defensive actions and contributes effectively to build-up play. With a Sofascore rating in the top 29% of his positional peers, he showcases elite tackling and interception skills, along with a knack for creating big chances. His durability stands out, having missed no games in three seasons, making him a reliable option at the back. While he may not excel in clearances, his overall quality and ability to win possession in advanced areas make him a key asset for Nottingham Forest.
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 | Kevin Dikssimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 30 | €4.8m | 93 | 85 |
| 2 | Emre Cansimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 32 | €3.2m | 92 | 83 |
| 3 | Noahkai Bankssimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 20 | €19m | 92 | 81 |
| 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 | 82 |
| 7 | Abdelhamid Ait Boudlalsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 20 | €13m | 90 | 83 |
| 8 | Nicolás Otamendisimilar↗ | Benfica | 38 | €1.1m | 89 | 82 |
| 9 | Jacobo Ramónsimilar↗ | Como | 21 | €32m | 89 | 84 |
| 10 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 89 | 83 |
| 11 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 89 | 82 |
| 12 | Rio Hillensimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 88 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Morato
≈ 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
≈ 100% Morato · strong: Duels won, Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Morato?
Statistically, Kevin Diks (Borussia M'gladbach) is the closest look-alike to Morato — a 85/100 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 Morato?
By Doppel's fit score, Kevin Diks (Borussia M'gladbach) is the closest profile to Morato, with a 85/100 overall match. Emre Can and Noahkai Banks are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Morato?
Yes. Nicolás Otamendi (Benfica) plays a similar centre back role and rates 82/100 at roughly €1.1m.
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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