Players like David Simão
CM/CDMFC Arouca · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDavid Simão's profile ↗
The players most similar to David Simão are Siebe Schrijvers, Gerard Gumbau, Adem Zorgane. Doppel rates Siebe Schrijvers (Oud-Heverlee Leuven) a 80/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Julian Baas scores 80/100 at about €800k. Data as of September 2026.
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David Simão is a sophisticated deep-lying playmaker, showcasing an impressive ability to dictate the tempo with his precise long balls and accurate crosses. Ranked in the top 24% of his positional peers, he excels in creating big chances and maintaining possession, making him a vital asset in midfield. With only eight games missed over the last three seasons, his durability further cements his reliability as a key contributor to FC Arouca's tactics.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Touches, Accurate crosses. Availability: 8 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to David Simão
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Siebe Schrijverssimilar↗ | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 30 | €1.4m | 91 | 80 |
| 2 | Gerard Gumbausimilar↗ | Granada | 32 | €1.2m | 90 | 80 |
| 3 | Adem Zorganesimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 26 | €13m | 90 | 81 |
| 4 | Dani Parejosimilar↗ | Villarreal | 37 | €1.0m | 90 | 81 |
| 5 | Alexander Prasssimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 25 | €8.7m | 90 | 80 |
| 6 | Julian Baassimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €800k | 89 | 80 |
| 7 | Angelo Stillersimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 25 | €46m | 89 | 79 |
| 8 | Doğucan Haspolatsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 26 | €5.2m | 88 | 82 |
| 9 | Beñat Gerenabarrenasimilar↗ | CD Castellón | 23 | €1.0m | 88 | 80 |
| 10 | Joris van Overeemsimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 32 | €900k | 88 | 80 |
| 11 | Enzo Leopoldsimilar↗ | Hannover 96 | 26 | €4.2m | 88 | 80 |
| 12 | Rocco Reitzsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 24 | €22m | 87 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match David Simão
≈ 100% David Simão · strong: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% David Simão · strong: Accurate long balls, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% David Simão · strong: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for David Simão?
By Doppel's fit score, Siebe Schrijvers (Oud-Heverlee Leuven) is the closest profile to David Simão, with a 80/100 overall match. Gerard Gumbau and Adem Zorgane are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to David Simão?
Yes. Julian Baas (Excelsior) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 80/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to David Simão?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from David Simão'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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