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 Joan Jordán, Pepelu, Thom Haye. Doppel rates Joan Jordán (Deportivo Alavés) a 82/100 overall match — 85/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Muammer Sarıkaya scores 80/100 at about €300k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to David Simão
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 32 | €1.0m | 85 | 82 |
| 2 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 28 | €7.3m | 86 | 81 |
| 3 | Thom Hayesimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 31 | €900k | 85 | 81 |
| 4 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Hatayspor | 28 | €800k | 81 | 80 |
| 5 | Muammer Sarıkayasimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 28 | €300k | 85 | 80 |
| 6 | Julian Baassimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €800k | 89 | 79 |
| 7 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 26 | €800k | 79 | 79 |
| 8 | Dani Parejosimilar↗ | Villarreal | 37 | €1.0m | 89 | 79 |
| 9 | Samusimilar↗ | Vizela | 30 | €2.4m | 81 | 79 |
| 10 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 81 | 79 |
| 11 | Alexandru Maximsimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 36 | €300k | 80 | 79 |
| 12 | Adam Whartonsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 22 | €74m | 85 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match David Simão
≈ 100% David Simão · strong: Accurate crosses, Accurate long balls · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Accurate long balls /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% David Simão · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% David Simão · strong: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for David Simão?
By Doppel's fit score, Joan Jordán (Deportivo Alavés) is the closest profile to David Simão, with a 82/100 overall match. Pepelu and Thom Haye are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to David Simão?
Yes. Muammer Sarıkaya (Çaykur Rizespor) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 80/100 at roughly €300k.
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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