Players like João Mário
RB/RMBologna · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJoão Mário's profile ↗
The players most similar to João Mário are Eric Ebimbe, João Cancelo, Javier Rueda. Doppel rates Eric Ebimbe (Eintracht Frankfurt) a 85/100 overall match — 86/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Luis Rioja scores 83/100 at about €1.9m. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to João Mário
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 23 | €6.5m | 86 | 85 |
| 2 | João Cancelosimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 29 | €8.6m | 90 | 84 |
| 3 | Javier Ruedasimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 23 | €6.2m | 90 | 84 |
| 4 | Ritsu Doansimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 26 | €16m | 90 | 84 |
| 5 | Mitchell Weisersimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 30 | €2.7m | 87 | 84 |
| 6 | Aron Dønnumsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 26 | €5.4m | 88 | 84 |
| 7 | Luis Riojasimilar↗ | Valencia | 31 | €1.9m | 88 | 83 |
| 8 | Leon Baileysimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 26 | €13m | 86 | 83 |
| 9 | Dani Rabasimilar↗ | Leganés | 29 | €1.2m | 84 | 83 |
| 10 | Dilane Bakwasimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 22 | €26m | 87 | 83 |
| 11 | Chiedozie Ogbenesimilar↗ | Luton Town | 26 | €3.7m | 85 | 83 |
| 12 | Ansgar Knauffsimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 21 | €16m | 85 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match João Mário
≈ 100% João Mário · strong: Possession won in att. third, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% João Mário · strong: Successful dribbles, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Sofascore rating, Touches /90
≈ 100% João Mário · strong: Big chances created, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Successful dribbles /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for João Mário?
By Doppel's fit score, Eric Ebimbe (Eintracht Frankfurt) is the closest profile to João Mário, with a 85/100 overall match. João Cancelo and Javier Rueda are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to João Mário?
Yes. Luis Rioja (Valencia) plays a similar right back role and rates 83/100 at roughly €1.9m.
How does Doppel find players similar to João Mário?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from João Mário's 2025/26 season, then ranks right backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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