Players like Fábio Cardoso
CBFC Porto · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitFábio Cardoso's profile ↗
Fábio Cardoso is a centre-back for FC Porto in the Primeira Liga, with 18 appearances in the 2023/24 season, contributing 1 goal and 1 assist over 1209 minutes. Players similar to Cardoso include Matthias Ginter from SC Freiburg and Lewis Dunk from Brighton & Hove Albion, both with fit scores of 85/100, as well as Hiroki Itō from VfB Stuttgart with a fit score of 84/100.
About Fábio Cardoso
Fábio Cardoso is a ball-playing centre-back who excels in contributing to his team's offensive play, evidenced by his impressive metrics in expected goals and assists, as well as his ability to create big chances and key passes. While his defensive stats may not stand out, his durability is a significant asset, having missed only five games in the last three seasons. Cardoso's ability to link play from the back makes him a valuable asset for any side looking to build from deep.
Strengths: xG + xA, Big chances created, Key passes. Availability: 5 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Fábio Cardoso
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matthias Gintersimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 32 | €4.8m | 92 | 85 |
| 2 | Hiroki Itōsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 27 | €20m | 92 | 84 |
| 3 | Lewis Dunksimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €3.6m | 92 | 85 |
| 4 | Martin Gjonesimilar↗ | HamKam | 21 | €700k | 91 | 86 |
| 5 | Odin Luras Bjørtuftsimilar↗ | Bodø/Glimt | 28 | €4.1m | 91 | 86 |
| 6 | Alexander Rossipalsimilar↗ | SG Dynamo Dresden | 30 | €600k | 91 | 88 |
| 7 | Harry Darlingsimilar↗ | Swansea City | 27 | €4.4m | 91 | 86 |
| 8 | Federico Gattisimilar↗ | Juventus | 28 | €13m | 91 | 84 |
| 9 | Davide Bartesaghisimilar↗ | AC Milan | 21 | €20m | 90 | 87 |
| 10 | Gabriele Zappasimilar↗ | Cagliari | 27 | €2.9m | 90 | 84 |
| 11 | Pietro Ceccaronisimilar↗ | Palermo | 31 | €1.5m | 89 | 84 |
| 12 | Konstantinos Koulierakissimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 23 | €24m | 89 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Fábio Cardoso
≈ 100% Fábio Cardoso · strong: xG + xA, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Fábio Cardoso · strong: Touches, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Key passes /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Fábio Cardoso · strong: Touches, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Shots /90, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Fábio Cardoso?
By Doppel's fit score, Matthias Ginter (SC Freiburg) is the closest profile to Fábio Cardoso, with a 85/100 overall match. Hiroki Itō and Lewis Dunk are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Fábio Cardoso?
Yes. Alexander Rossipal (SG Dynamo Dresden) plays a similar centre back role and rates 88/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Fábio Cardoso?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Fábio Cardoso's 2023/24 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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