Players like Tiago Esgaio
RBFC Arouca · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitTiago Esgaio's profile ↗
Tiago Esgaio is a right-back for FC Arouca in the Primeira Liga, with 29 appearances, 3 goals, and 5 assists in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Esgaio include Tristan Crama from Millwall, who has a fit score of 84/100, and Kristoffer Ajer from Brentford, with a fit score of 81/100. David Hrnčár of FCV Dender also presents a strong profile, boasting a fit score of 88/100.
About Tiago Esgaio
Tiago Esgaio is a goal-scoring right-back known for his aerial prowess, making him a significant threat in both defensive and attacking phases. With a strong Sofascore rating indicating he ranks among the top players in his position, he excels in winning aerial duels and contributing to the scoreline, netting 3 goals and providing 5 assists this season. While he may not be the most effective in possession or defensive actions, his durability and consistent performances make him a reliable asset on the flank.
Strengths: Aerial duels won, Non-penalty goals, Aerial duels won %. Availability: 10 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Tiago Esgaio
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tristan Cramasimilar↗ | Millwall | 25 | €12m | 91 | 84 |
| 2 | Kristoffer Ajersimilar↗ | Brentford | 28 | €20m | 91 | 81 |
| 3 | David Hrnčársimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 29 | €500k | 90 | 88 |
| 4 | Puma Rodríguezsimilar↗ | Vasco da Gama | 29 | €1.5m | 90 | 83 |
| 5 | James Breesimilar↗ | Southampton | 29 | €2.6m | 90 | 82 |
| 6 | Giovanni Di Lorenzosimilar↗ | SSC Napoli | 33 | €6.8m | 90 | 80 |
| 7 | Héctor Bellerínsimilar↗ | Real Betis | 31 | €2.5m | 89 | 81 |
| 8 | Danny da Costasimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 33 | €1.1m | 89 | 82 |
| 9 | Lasse Rosenboomsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 24 | €1.3m | 88 | 83 |
| 10 | Marnon Buschsimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 32 | €1.1m | 88 | 82 |
| 11 | Silvan Widmersimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 33 | €700k | 88 | 82 |
| 12 | Rasmus Kristensensimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 29 | €11m | 87 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Tiago Esgaio
≈ 100% Tiago Esgaio · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Tiago Esgaio · strong: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Tiago Esgaio · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Tiago Esgaio?
By Doppel's fit score, Tristan Crama (Millwall) is the closest profile to Tiago Esgaio, with a 84/100 overall match. Kristoffer Ajer and David Hrnčár are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Tiago Esgaio?
Yes. David Hrnčár (FCV Dender) plays a similar right back role and rates 88/100 at roughly €500k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Tiago Esgaio?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Tiago Esgaio'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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