Players like Diogo Nascimento
CM/CDMVizela · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitDiogo Nascimento's profile ↗
The players most similar to Diogo Nascimento are Marino Illescas, Kenzo Goudmijn, André Almeida. Doppel rates Marino Illescas (AD Ceuta) a 81/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Marino Illescas scores 81/100 at about €300k. Data as of October 2026.
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Diogo Nascimento is a ball-playing central midfielder, showcasing an impressive ability to dribble successfully and deliver accurate long balls. Despite a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 23% of his positional peers, his durability stands out, having missed no games in three seasons. His strengths in progressing play and connecting in the final third highlight his potential to influence matches, although he may need to improve defensively to elevate his overall impact.
Strengths: Successful dribbles, Accurate long balls, Touches. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Diogo Nascimento
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marino Illescassimilar↗ | AD Ceuta | 25 | €300k | 92 | 81 |
| 2 | Kenzo Goudmijnsimilar↗ | Grasshopper Club Zürich | 25 | €600k | 91 | 81 |
| 3 | André Almeidasimilar↗ | Real Racing Club | 26 | €6.2m | 88 | 82 |
| 4 | Paul Wannersimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 21 | €23m | 87 | 81 |
| 5 | Angel Gomessimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 26 | €11m | 87 | 81 |
| 6 | Gonzalo Maronisimilar↗ | Barracas Central | 27 | €1.9m | 87 | 83 |
| 7 | Romano Schmidsimilar↗ | Frosinone | 26 | €17m | 86 | 82 |
| 8 | Luis Hasasimilar↗ | Carrarese | 22 | €4.4m | 86 | 81 |
| 9 | Bruno Zapellisimilar↗ | Athletico | 24 | €4.7m | 86 | 84 |
| 10 | Karamoko Dembélésimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 23 | €2.1m | 86 | 81 |
| 11 | Mohamed Nassohsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 86 | 83 |
| 12 | Ramzi Safourisimilar↗ | Antalyaspor | 31 | €900k | 86 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Diogo Nascimento
≈ 100% Diogo Nascimento · strong: Successful dribbles, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Accurate crosses /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Diogo Nascimento · strong: Successful dribbles, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Diogo Nascimento · strong: Key passes, Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Diogo Nascimento?
Statistically, Marino Illescas (AD Ceuta) is the closest look-alike to Diogo Nascimento — a 81/100 profile match (92/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Diogo Nascimento?
By Doppel's fit score, Marino Illescas (AD Ceuta) is the closest profile to Diogo Nascimento, with a 81/100 overall match. Kenzo Goudmijn and André Almeida are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Diogo Nascimento?
Yes. Marino Illescas (AD Ceuta) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 81/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Diogo Nascimento?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Diogo Nascimento's 2023/24 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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