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 Leon Goretzka, Douglas Luiz, Teun Koopmeiners. Doppel rates Leon Goretzka (FC Bayern München) a 85/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Pablo Fornals scores 83/100 at about €8.4m. Data as of October 2026.
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João Neves is an elite ball-playing central midfielder, showcasing exceptional vision and precision in his passing. With a standout Sofascore rating placing him in the top 3% of his positional peers, he excels in controlling the game, evidenced by his impressive touches and accurate long balls. His ability to win possession in the attacking third further highlights his influence on the pitch, while his reliability is underscored by minimal missed games over the last three seasons.
Strengths: Touches, Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls. Availability: 15 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to João Neves
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leon Goretzkasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 31 | €11m | 95 | 85 |
| 2 | Douglas Luizsimilar↗ | Juventus | 28 | €19m | 95 | 86 |
| 3 | Teun Koopmeinerssimilar↗ | Juventus | 28 | €13m | 94 | 86 |
| 4 | Harvey Elliottsimilar↗ | Valencia | 23 | €21m | 94 | 86 |
| 5 | Joey Veermansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 28 | €26m | 94 | 85 |
| 6 | Pablo Fornalssimilar↗ | Real Betis | 30 | €8.4m | 93 | 83 |
| 7 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 30 | €16m | 93 | 85 |
| 8 | Malik Tillmansimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 24 | €27m | 93 | 85 |
| 9 | Azzedine Ounahisimilar↗ | Girona FC | 26 | €10m | 93 | 85 |
| 10 | Brais Méndezsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 29 | €7.8m | 93 | 84 |
| 11 | Gjivai Zechiëlsimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 22 | €11m | 92 | 87 |
| 12 | Giovani Lo Celsosimilar↗ | Real Betis | 30 | €7.8m | 92 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match João Neves
≈ 100% João Neves · strong: Sofascore rating, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Shots /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% João Neves · strong: Touches, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, xG + xA /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% João Neves · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to João Neves?
Statistically, Leon Goretzka (FC Bayern München) is the closest look-alike to João Neves — a 85/100 profile match (95/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for João Neves?
By Doppel's fit score, Leon Goretzka (FC Bayern München) is the closest profile to João Neves, with a 85/100 overall match. Douglas Luiz and Teun Koopmeiners are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to João Neves?
Yes. Pablo Fornals (Real Betis) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 83/100 at roughly €8.4m.
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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