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 October 2026.
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David Simão is a composed deep-lying playmaker, showcasing his vision and precision with a remarkable ability to deliver accurate long balls. His top 24% Sofascore rating reflects his quality, as evidenced by his impressive assist tally and strong involvement in build-up play. While he isn't a prolific goal-scorer, his reliability on the pitch is underscored by missing just eight games over the past three seasons, making him a durable asset in midfield.
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↗ | Rayo Vallecano | 32 | €1.2m | 90 | 80 |
| 3 | Adem Zorganesimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 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↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 24 | €800k | 89 | 80 |
| 7 | Angelo Stillersimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 25 | €46m | 89 | 80 |
| 8 | Youri Regeersimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 23 | €4.7m | 89 | 80 |
| 9 | Doğucan Haspolatsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 26 | €5.2m | 88 | 82 |
| 10 | Beñat Gerenabarrenasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 23 | €1.0m | 88 | 80 |
| 11 | Joris van Overeemsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 32 | €900k | 88 | 80 |
| 12 | Enzo Leopoldsimilar↗ | Hannover 96 | 26 | €4.2m | 88 | 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 closest look-alike to David Simão?
Statistically, Siebe Schrijvers (Oud-Heverlee Leuven) is the closest look-alike to David Simão — a 80/100 profile match (91/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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 (Sparta Rotterdam) 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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