Players like Tiago Araújo
LM/LBKAA Gent · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitTiago Araújo's profile ↗
The players most similar to Tiago Araújo are Reinaldo, Anton Ekeroth, Edan Diop. Doppel rates Reinaldo (Mirassol) a 89/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Reinaldo scores 89/100 at about €400k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Tiago Araújo
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reinaldosimilar↗ | Mirassol | 37 | €400k | 93 | 89 |
| 2 | Anton Ekerothsimilar↗ | HamKam | 25 | €600k | 89 | 88 |
| 3 | Edan Diopsimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 22 | €2.8m | 88 | 88 |
| 4 | Jonas Lange Hjorthsimilar↗ | KFUM Oslo | 25 | €400k | 91 | 87 |
| 5 | Dean Jamessimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 26 | €1.6m | 93 | 86 |
| 6 | Harrison Burrowssimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 24 | €9.2m | 92 | 86 |
| 7 | Jeff Hardeveldsimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €400k | 90 | 86 |
| 8 | Nazinhosimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 23 | €6.6m | 91 | 86 |
| 9 | Álvaro Barrealsimilar↗ | Santos | 26 | €7.7m | 90 | 86 |
| 10 | Tom Strannegårdsimilar↗ | IK Start | 24 | €600k | 90 | 86 |
| 11 | Ryan Manningsimilar↗ | Southampton | 30 | €3.0m | 91 | 85 |
| 12 | Mitchel Bakkersimilar↗ | Lille | 26 | €2.7m | 91 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Tiago Araújo
≈ 100% Tiago Araújo · strong: Sofascore rating, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Tiago Araújo · strong: Accurate crosses, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Tiago Araújo · strong: Possession won in att. third, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Tiago Araújo?
By Doppel's fit score, Reinaldo (Mirassol) is the closest profile to Tiago Araújo, with a 89/100 overall match. Anton Ekeroth and Edan Diop are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Tiago Araújo?
Yes. Reinaldo (Mirassol) plays a similar left midfielder role and rates 89/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Tiago Araújo?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Tiago Araújo's 2025/26 season, then ranks left midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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