Players like Gonçalo Inácio
CB/LBSporting CP · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitGonçalo Inácio's profile ↗
Gonçalo Inácio is a centre-back/left-back for Sporting CP in the Primeira Liga, with 29 appearances, 2 goals, and 3 assists in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Inácio include Angeliño from AS Roma, who has a fit score of 84/100, and Lucas Martínez Quarta from Fiorentina, also with a fit score of 84/100. Other comparable players are Oumar Solet from Udinese, with a fit score of 85/100, and Dies Janse from FC Groningen, who has a fit score of 84/100.
About Gonçalo Inácio
Gonçalo Inácio is an elite ball-playing centre-back with an impressive ability to dictate play from the back. His top 1% Sofascore rating highlights his overall quality, while his exceptional accuracy in long balls and final-third passes showcases his vision and distribution skills. With only 14 games missed over the last three seasons, he proves to be a durable and reliable presence in defence, making him a key asset for Sporting CP.
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls, Touches. Availability: 14 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Gonçalo Inácio
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Angeliñosimilar↗ | AS Roma | 29 | €4.2m | 92 | 84 |
| 2 | Lucas Martínez Quartasimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 30 | €4.1m | 92 | 84 |
| 3 | Oumar Soletsimilar↗ | Udinese | 26 | €22m | 92 | 85 |
| 4 | Dies Jansesimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 20 | €6.2m | 92 | 84 |
| 5 | Calvin Verdonksimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 29 | €2.6m | 92 | 83 |
| 6 | Juan Mirandasimilar↗ | Bologna | 26 | €16m | 92 | 84 |
| 7 | David Raumsimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 28 | €27m | 91 | 85 |
| 8 | Lewis Dunksimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €3.6m | 90 | 84 |
| 9 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 90 | 83 |
| 10 | Danny Bakkersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €500k | 90 | 84 |
| 11 | Ross Sykessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 27 | €4.9m | 90 | 85 |
| 12 | Joško Gvardiolsimilar↗ | Manchester City | 24 | €64m | 90 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Gonçalo Inácio
≈ 100% Gonçalo Inácio · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Gonçalo Inácio · strong: Accurate long balls, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Gonçalo Inácio · strong: Successful dribbles, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Accurate long balls /90, Touches /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Gonçalo Inácio?
By Doppel's fit score, Angeliño (AS Roma) is the closest profile to Gonçalo Inácio, with a 84/100 overall match. Lucas Martínez Quarta and Oumar Solet are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Gonçalo Inácio?
Yes. Calvin Verdonk (NEC Nijmegen) plays a similar centre back role and rates 83/100 at roughly €2.6m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Gonçalo Inácio?
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