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 Tobias Mohr, Souffian El Karouani, Dean James. Doppel rates Tobias Mohr (Standard Liège) a 85/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Reinaldo scores 88/100 at about €400k. Data as of September 2026.
Building your XI? Put Tiago Araújo in a lineup and get the whole team rated on real data.Build a lineup →About Tiago Araújo
Tiago Araújo is a creative left-sided playmaker, excelling as both a left midfielder and left-back. With a Sofascore rating in the top 48% of his positional peers, he stands out for his pinpoint accurate crosses and long balls, consistently delivering key passes and creating big chances. While he may not excel in aerial duels, his reliability is evident with only eight games missed over the last three seasons, making him a dependable asset for KAA Gent.
Strengths: Accurate crosses, Accurate long balls, Key passes. Availability: 8 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Tiago Araújo
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tobias Mohrsimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 31 | €800k | 95 | 85 |
| 2 | Souffian El Karouanisimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 26 | €14m | 94 | 84 |
| 3 | Dean Jamessimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 26 | €1.6m | 93 | 87 |
| 4 | Harrison Burrowssimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 24 | €9.2m | 93 | 86 |
| 5 | Reinaldosimilar↗ | Mirassol | 37 | €400k | 93 | 88 |
| 6 | Davide Bartesaghisimilar↗ | AC Milan | 21 | €20m | 92 | 84 |
| 7 | David Raumsimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 28 | €27m | 92 | 85 |
| 8 | Nazinhosimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 23 | €6.6m | 92 | 86 |
| 9 | Aarón Martínsimilar↗ | Genoa | 29 | €4.9m | 92 | 84 |
| 10 | Mats Rotssimilar↗ | FC Twente | 20 | €11m | 91 | 85 |
| 11 | Maxim De Cuypersimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 26 | €21m | 91 | 84 |
| 12 | Daniel Svenssonsimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 24 | €20m | 91 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Tiago Araújo
≈ 100% Tiago Araújo · strong: Accurate crosses, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Accurate long balls /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Tiago Araújo · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Tiago Araújo · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Tiago Araújo?
By Doppel's fit score, Tobias Mohr (Standard Liège) is the closest profile to Tiago Araújo, with a 85/100 overall match. Souffian El Karouani and Dean James are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Tiago Araújo?
Yes. Reinaldo (Mirassol) plays a similar left midfielder role and rates 88/100 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.
Want the full, budget-aware shortlist with heatmaps and your own filters?
Run your own search on Doppel →