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, Florian Kainz. 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 September 2026.
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Diogo Nascimento is a ball-playing central midfielder, known for his ability to drive forward with successful dribbles and deliver precise long balls. Despite a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 23% of his positional peers, his strengths in ball progression and accuracy in the final third highlight his potential playmaking capabilities. His impressive durability, with no missed games over the last three seasons, underscores his reliability on the pitch.
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↗ | Derby County | 25 | €600k | 91 | 81 |
| 3 | Florian Kainzsimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 34 | €11m* | 89 | 80 |
| 4 | André Almeidasimilar↗ | Valencia | 26 | €6.2m | 88 | 81 |
| 5 | Paul Wannersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 21 | €23m | 87 | 81 |
| 6 | Angel Gomessimilar↗ | Lille | 26 | €11m | 87 | 81 |
| 7 | Kian Fitz-Jimsimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 23 | €2.8m | 87 | 82 |
| 8 | Gonzalo Maronisimilar↗ | Tigre | 27 | €1.9m | 87 | 82 |
| 9 | Romano Schmidsimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 26 | €17m | 86 | 84 |
| 10 | Luis Hasasimilar↗ | Carrarese | 22 | €4.4m | 86 | 81 |
| 11 | Bruno Zapellisimilar↗ | Athletico | 24 | €4.7m | 86 | 84 |
| 12 | Karamoko Dembélésimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 23 | €2.1m | 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: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
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 Florian Kainz 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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