Players like David Carmo
CBFC Porto · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDavid Carmo's profile ↗
The players most similar to David Carmo are Kike Salas, Justin Hubner, Jan Paul van Hecke. Doppel rates Kike Salas (Sevilla) a 84/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Justin Hubner scores 89/100 at about €1.0m. Data as of September 2026.
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David Carmo is a commanding ball-playing centre-back known for his exceptional long-range distribution and aerial prowess. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 31% of his peers, he may not be the elite presence in the league, but his top-tier metrics in clearances and duels showcase his defensive reliability and ability to dominate in the air. His impressive durability, having missed only four games in three seasons, further solidifies his role as a dependable backbone for FC Porto's defense.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Clearances, Aerial duels won. Availability: 4 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to David Carmo
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kike Salassimilar↗ | Sevilla | 24 | €15m | 93 | 84 |
| 2 | Justin Hubnersimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 23 | €1.0m | 92 | 89 |
| 3 | Jan Paul van Heckesimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 26 | €49m | 92 | 83 |
| 4 | Leopold Querfeldsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 23 | €19m | 92 | 87 |
| 5 | Konstantinos Koulierakissimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 23 | €24m | 92 | 86 |
| 6 | Alberto Dossenasimilar↗ | Cagliari | 28 | €5.6m | 91 | 83 |
| 7 | Dean Huijsensimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 21 | €66m | 91 | 84 |
| 8 | Matthew Pollocksimilar↗ | Watford | 25 | €2.2m | 91 | 83 |
| 9 | Leo Greimlsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 25 | €800k | 91 | 83 |
| 10 | Chris Richardssimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 26 | €25m | 90 | 84 |
| 11 | Leo Østigårdsimilar↗ | Genoa | 27 | €14m | 89 | 83 |
| 12 | Leandro Cabrerasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 35 | €900k | 89 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match David Carmo
≈ 100% David Carmo · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% David Carmo · strong: Non-penalty goals, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Clearances /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% David Carmo · strong: Touches, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Duels won /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for David Carmo?
By Doppel's fit score, Kike Salas (Sevilla) is the closest profile to David Carmo, with a 84/100 overall match. Justin Hubner and Jan Paul van Hecke are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to David Carmo?
Yes. Justin Hubner (Fortuna Sittard) plays a similar centre back role and rates 89/100 at roughly €1.0m.
How does Doppel find players similar to David Carmo?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from David Carmo'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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