Players like João Moutinho
CM/CDMSporting Braga · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJoão Moutinho's profile ↗
The players most similar to João Moutinho are Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Hakan Çalhanoğlu, Enzo Fernández. Doppel rates Henrikh Mkhitaryan (Inter) a 81/100 overall match — 89/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Pascal Groß scores 84/100 at about €2.3m. Data as of October 2026.
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João Moutinho is a seasoned deep-lying playmaker, showcasing exceptional vision and control in midfield. At 40, he continues to impress with his top 2% touches and top 3% accuracy in final-third passes, anchoring Sporting Braga's play with reliability and finesse. While not a prolific scorer, his ability to win possession in the attacking third highlights his tactical intelligence, contributing to his solid standing among positional peers. With only 11 games missed in three seasons, Moutinho remains a durable asset in the engine room.
Strengths: Touches, Accurate final-third passes, Sofascore rating. Availability: 11 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to João Moutinho
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Henrikh Mkhitaryansimilar↗ | Inter | 37 | €2.9m | 89 | 81 |
| 2 | Hakan Çalhanoğlusimilar↗ | Inter | 32 | €17m | 89 | 82 |
| 3 | Enzo Fernándezsimilar↗ | Manchester City | 25 | €97m | 89 | 82 |
| 4 | Max Birdsimilar↗ | Bristol City | 26 | €2.4m | 89 | 84 |
| 5 | Sean Longstaffsimilar↗ | Leeds United | 29 | €14m | 89 | 81 |
| 6 | Sydie Pecksimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 22 | €15m | 88 | 84 |
| 7 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 88 | 84 |
| 8 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 28 | €7.3m | 88 | 83 |
| 9 | Gianluca Busiosimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €7.3m | 88 | 83 |
| 10 | Lucas Da Cunhasimilar↗ | Como | 25 | €18m | 88 | 83 |
| 11 | Kartal Kayra Yılmazsimilar↗ | Beşiktaş JK | 26 | €2.4m | 88 | 82 |
| 12 | Samusimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 30 | €2.4m | 87 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match João Moutinho
≈ 100% João Moutinho · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Sofascore rating, Touches /90
≈ 100% João Moutinho · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% João Moutinho · strong: xG + xA, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to João Moutinho?
Statistically, Henrikh Mkhitaryan (Inter) is the closest look-alike to João Moutinho — a 81/100 profile match (89/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for João Moutinho?
By Doppel's fit score, Henrikh Mkhitaryan (Inter) is the closest profile to João Moutinho, with a 81/100 overall match. Hakan Çalhanoğlu and Enzo Fernández are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to João Moutinho?
Yes. Pascal Groß (Brighton & Hove Albion) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 84/100 at roughly €2.3m.
How does Doppel find players similar to João Moutinho?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from João Moutinho's 2025/26 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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