Players like João Mário
RB/RMFC Porto · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJoão Mário's profile ↗
The players most similar to João Mário are Ritsu Doan, João Cancelo, Lorenz Assignon. Doppel rates Ritsu Doan (SC Freiburg) a 85/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Matisse Samoise scores 83/100 at about €2.4m. Data as of September 2026.
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João Mário is a dynamic right-back with the versatility to impact play as a right midfielder, showcasing his dribbling prowess and precise passing abilities. Ranking in the top 28% among his positional peers, he excels in creating chances with accurate final-third passes and crosses. While defensive metrics may not be his strongest suit, his durability is a plus, having missed only 10 games over the last three seasons. Mário is a valuable asset for any attacking system, blending creativity with reliability.
Strengths: Successful dribbles, Accurate final-third passes, Accurate crosses. Availability: 10 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to João Mário
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ritsu Doansimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 28 | €16m | 92 | 85 |
| 2 | João Cancelosimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 32 | €8.6m | 92 | 84 |
| 3 | Lorenz Assignonsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 26 | €8.7m | 91 | 84 |
| 4 | Óscar Minguezasimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 27 | €19m | 91 | 83 |
| 5 | Alexis Saelemaekerssimilar↗ | AC Milan | 27 | €21m | 91 | 83 |
| 6 | Matisse Samoisesimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 25 | €2.4m | 91 | 83 |
| 7 | Aron Dønnumsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 28 | €5.4m | 90 | 85 |
| 8 | Femi Serikisimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 24 | €5.4m | 90 | 83 |
| 9 | Nayel Mehssatousimilar↗ | KV Kortrijk | 24 | €1.5m | 90 | 83 |
| 10 | Jayden Boglesimilar↗ | Leeds United | 26 | €16m | 89 | 82 |
| 11 | Yan Coutosimilar↗ | Girona FC | 24 | €18m | 89 | 83 |
| 12 | Matthias Badersimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 29 | €500k | 89 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match João Mário
≈ 100% João Mário · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% João Mário · strong: Successful dribbles, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Touches /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% João Mário · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for João Mário?
By Doppel's fit score, Ritsu Doan (SC Freiburg) is the closest profile to João Mário, with a 85/100 overall match. João Cancelo and Lorenz Assignon are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to João Mário?
Yes. Matisse Samoise (KAA Gent) plays a similar right back role and rates 83/100 at roughly €2.4m.
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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