Players like Florentino Luís
CM/CDMBenfica · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitFlorentino Luís's profile ↗
The players most similar to Florentino Luís are Tibe De Vlieger, Anouar El Azzouzi, Nacho Martín. Doppel rates Tibe De Vlieger (KAA Gent) a 76/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Rubén Alcaraz scores 76/100 at about €300k. Data as of September 2026.
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Florentino Luís is a tenacious defensive midfielder, excelling in breaking up play with elite tackling and interception stats, placing him in the top 1% of his peers. His ability to dominate duels and clear danger makes him a reliable shield for the backline, while his impressive durability—having missed no games in three seasons—underscores his reliability. While his offensive contributions may not stand out, his primary role as a disruptor is executed at a high level, making him a valuable asset in midfield.
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions, Clearances, Duels won. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Florentino Luís
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tibe De Vliegersimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 21 | €2.7m | 92 | 76 |
| 2 | Anouar El Azzouzisimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €1.6m | 90 | 77 |
| 3 | Nacho Martínsimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 24 | €1.0m | 89 | 77 |
| 4 | Stanko Jurićsimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 30 | €1.1m | 89 | 77 |
| 5 | Rubén Alcarazsimilar↗ | Cádiz | 35 | €300k | 88 | 76 |
| 6 | Mauricio Benitezsimilar↗ | Royal Antwerp FC | 22 | €2.3m | 88 | 76 |
| 7 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 87 | 76 |
| 8 | Roberto Gagliardinisimilar↗ | Monza | 32 | €1.2m | 86 | 77 |
| 9 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 25 | €2.1m | 86 | 78 |
| 10 | Giulio Maggioresimilar↗ | Salernitana | 28 | €500k | 85 | 76 |
| 11 | Gustavo Assunçãosimilar↗ | AVS - Futebol SAD | 26 | €800k | 85 | 78 |
| 12 | Julian Niehuessimilar↗ | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 25 | €1.6m | 85 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Florentino Luís
≈ 100% Florentino Luís · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Florentino Luís · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Florentino Luís · strong: Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Florentino Luís?
By Doppel's fit score, Tibe De Vlieger (KAA Gent) is the closest profile to Florentino Luís, with a 76/100 overall match. Anouar El Azzouzi and Nacho Martín are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Florentino Luís?
Yes. Rubén Alcaraz (Cádiz) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 76/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Florentino Luís?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Florentino Luís'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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