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 Leandro Paredes, Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Hakan Çalhanoğlu. Doppel rates Leandro Paredes (AS Roma) a 80/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Dani Parejo scores 80/100 at about €1.0m. Data as of September 2026.
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João Moutinho is a cerebral deep-lying playmaker, showcasing exceptional vision and precision in his passing. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 24% of his peers, he excels in touches and accurate final-third passes, making him a linchpin in midfield. His ability to win possession in the attacking third underlines his tactical awareness, while his durability—missing just 11 games over the last three seasons—adds to his reliability as a seasoned veteran in the game.
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 | Leandro Paredessimilar↗ | AS Roma | 32 | €5.3m | 94 | 80 |
| 2 | Henrikh Mkhitaryansimilar↗ | Inter | 37 | €2.9m | 89 | 81 |
| 3 | Hakan Çalhanoğlusimilar↗ | Inter | 32 | €17m | 89 | 82 |
| 4 | Enzo Fernándezsimilar↗ | Chelsea | 25 | €87m | 89 | 82 |
| 5 | Max Birdsimilar↗ | Bristol City | 26 | €2.4m | 89 | 84 |
| 6 | Sean Longstaffsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 29 | €14m | 89 | 81 |
| 7 | Dani Parejosimilar↗ | Villarreal | 37 | €1.0m | 89 | 80 |
| 8 | Sydie Pecksimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 22 | €15m | 88 | 83 |
| 9 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 88 | 84 |
| 10 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 28 | €7.3m | 88 | 83 |
| 11 | Gianluca Busiosimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €7.3m | 88 | 83 |
| 12 | Lucas Da Cunhasimilar↗ | Como | 25 | €18m | 88 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match João Moutinho
≈ 100% João Moutinho · strong: Aerial duels won %, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Accurate long balls /90, Touches /90
≈ 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
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for João Moutinho?
By Doppel's fit score, Leandro Paredes (AS Roma) is the closest profile to João Moutinho, with a 80/100 overall match. Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Hakan Çalhanoğlu are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to João Moutinho?
Yes. Dani Parejo (Villarreal) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 80/100 at roughly €1.0m.
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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