Players like João Neves
CMParis Saint-Germain · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJoão Neves's profile ↗
The players most similar to João Neves are Paul Nebel, Harvey Elliott, Leon Goretzka. Doppel rates Paul Nebel (1. FSV Mainz 05) a 87/100 overall match — 90/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Kevin Stöger scores 85/100 at about €1.9m. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to João Neves
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paul Nebelsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 22 | €17m | 90 | 87 |
| 2 | Harvey Elliottsimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 20 | €21m | 92 | 86 |
| 3 | Leon Goretzkasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 28 | €11m | 95 | 86 |
| 4 | Douglas Luizsimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 25 | €19m | 94 | 85 |
| 5 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 30 | €1.9m | 88 | 85 |
| 6 | Teun Koopmeinerssimilar↗ | Atalanta | 25 | €13m | 92 | 85 |
| 7 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 28 | €16m | 91 | 85 |
| 8 | Hakan Çalhanoğlusimilar↗ | Inter | 29 | €17m | 90 | 84 |
| 9 | Enzo Millotsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 21 | €23m | 87 | 84 |
| 10 | Giovani Lo Celsosimilar↗ | Real Betis | 28 | €7.8m | 90 | 84 |
| 11 | Arne Maiersimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 24 | €1.4m | 90 | 84 |
| 12 | Luis Albertosimilar↗ | Lazio | 31 | €3.6m | 90 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match João Neves
≈ 100% João Neves · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), xG + xA /90
≈ 100% João Neves · strong: Shots, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% João Neves · strong: Sofascore rating, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for João Neves?
By Doppel's fit score, Paul Nebel (1. FSV Mainz 05) is the closest profile to João Neves, with a 87/100 overall match. Harvey Elliott and Leon Goretzka are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to João Neves?
Yes. Kevin Stöger (VfL Bochum 1848) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 85/100 at roughly €1.9m.
How does Doppel find players similar to João Neves?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from João Neves's 2025/26 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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