Players like Josué Sá
CB/RBGil Vicente · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitJosué Sá's profile ↗
The players most similar to Josué Sá are Matia Barzić, Luken Beitia, Loïc Mbe Soh. Doppel rates Matia Barzić (Cultural Leonesa) a 82/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Kaare Barslund scores 79/100 at about €600k. Data as of September 2026.
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Josué Sá is a ball-playing centre-back with a knack for orchestrating play from the back, showcasing his quality with precise long balls that rank in the top 22% among his peers. His ability to win possession in the attacking third highlights his smart positioning and anticipation, making him a reliable option in defensive transitions. While he may not dominate in duels, his experience and durability, with only 11 games missed in three seasons, ensure he remains a dependable presence in the defensive line.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Possession won in att. third. Availability: 11 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Josué Sá
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matia Barzićsimilar↗ | Cultural Leonesa | 22 | €900k | 93 | 82 |
| 2 | Luken Beitiasimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 22 | €1.1m | 89 | 79 |
| 3 | Loïc Mbe Sohsimilar↗ | K. Beerschot V.A. | 25 | €1.9m | 89 | 78 |
| 4 | Justin De Haassimilar↗ | Famalicão | 26 | €7.7m | 89 | 81 |
| 5 | Cas Odenthalsimilar↗ | Como | 26 | €1.2m | 89 | 79 |
| 6 | Nikolai Soyset Hoplandsimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 22 | €1.6m | 89 | 80 |
| 7 | Kaare Barslundsimilar↗ | IF Brommapojkarna | 22 | €600k | 87 | 79 |
| 8 | Manuel Lamasimilar↗ | Granada | 25 | €1.5m | 87 | 78 |
| 9 | David Zecsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 26 | €2.3m | 86 | 82 |
| 10 | Chancel Mbembasimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 32 | €1.8m | 86 | 79 |
| 11 | Wagner Leonardosimilar↗ | Vitória | 27 | €3.3m | 86 | 80 |
| 12 | Mikkel Konradsen Ceidesimilar↗ | Rosenborg BK | 25 | €600k | 85 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Josué Sá
≈ 100% Josué Sá · low reliability
≈ 100% Josué Sá · strong: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Josué Sá · strong: Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Josué Sá?
By Doppel's fit score, Matia Barzić (Cultural Leonesa) is the closest profile to Josué Sá, with a 82/100 overall match. Luken Beitia and Loïc Mbe Soh are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Josué Sá?
Yes. Kaare Barslund (IF Brommapojkarna) plays a similar centre back role and rates 79/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Josué Sá?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Josué Sá's 2024/25 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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