Players like João Moutinho
CM/CDMSporting Braga · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJoão Moutinho's profile ↗
João Moutinho is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Sporting Braga in the Primeira Liga. In the 2025/26 season, he made 31 appearances, contributing 1 goal and 1 assist over 2194 minutes. Players similar to Moutinho include Gianluca Busio from Venezia, with a fit score of 84/100, and Pascal Groß from Brighton & Hove Albion, who has a fit score of 83/100.
12 players most similar to João Moutinho
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gianluca Busiosimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €7.3m | 88 | 84 |
| 2 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 88 | 83 |
| 3 | Max Birdsimilar↗ | Bristol City | 26 | €2.4m | 87 | 83 |
| 4 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 32 | €1.0m | 87 | 83 |
| 5 | Sydie Pecksimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 22 | €15m | 87 | 83 |
| 6 | Samusimilar↗ | Vizela | 30 | €2.4m | 85 | 82 |
| 7 | Ruben Jenssensimilar↗ | Tromsø IL | 38 | €100k | 84 | 82 |
| 8 | Lucas Da Cunhasimilar↗ | Como | 25 | €18m | 87 | 82 |
| 9 | Hakan Çalhanoğlusimilar↗ | Inter | 32 | €17m | 88 | 82 |
| 10 | Michel Vlapsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 29 | €3.1m | 86 | 82 |
| 11 | Thom Hayesimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 31 | €900k | 86 | 82 |
| 12 | Christian Eriksensimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 34 | €2.4m | 85 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match João Moutinho
≈ 100% João Moutinho · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% João Moutinho · strong: Accurate crosses, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Touches /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% João Moutinho · strong: Sofascore rating, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for João Moutinho?
By Doppel's fit score, Gianluca Busio (Venezia) is the closest profile to João Moutinho, with a 84/100 overall match. Pascal Groß and Max Bird are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to João Moutinho?
Yes. Ruben Jenssen (Tromsø IL) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 82/100 at roughly €100k.
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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