Players like Zé Carlos
RBGil Vicente · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitZé Carlos's profile ↗
The players most similar to Zé Carlos are Julian Lelieveld, Oliver Braude, Tomás Silva. Doppel rates Julian Lelieveld (RKC Waalwijk) a 83/100 overall match — 86/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Leandro Bacuna scores 80/100 at about €300k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Zé Carlos
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Julian Lelieveldsimilar↗ | RKC Waalwijk | 29 | €400k | 86 | 83 |
| 2 | Oliver Braudesimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 22 | €4.9m | 86 | 83 |
| 3 | Tomás Silvasimilar↗ | Vizela | 27 | €700k | 87 | 81 |
| 4 | Cherrion Valeriussimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 21 | €600k | 85 | 81 |
| 5 | João Lucassimilar↗ | Juventude | 28 | €1.6m | 83 | 81 |
| 6 | Lucas Ramonsimilar↗ | Mirassol | 32 | €700k | 84 | 81 |
| 7 | Lasse Rosenboomsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 24 | €1.3m | 85 | 80 |
| 8 | Leandro Bacunasimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 35 | €300k | 80 | 80 |
| 9 | Anton Gaaeisimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 24 | €4.8m | 81 | 80 |
| 10 | Fodé Doucourésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 25 | €1.9m | 80 | 80 |
| 11 | Bart van Rooijsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 25 | €9.7m | 88 | 80 |
| 12 | Tiago Esgaiosimilar↗ | FC Arouca | 31 | €1.0m | 84 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Zé Carlos
≈ 100% Zé Carlos · strong: Key passes, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, xG + xA /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Zé Carlos · strong: Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Zé Carlos · strong: Accurate crosses, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Zé Carlos?
By Doppel's fit score, Julian Lelieveld (RKC Waalwijk) is the closest profile to Zé Carlos, with a 83/100 overall match. Oliver Braude and Tomás Silva are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Zé Carlos?
Yes. Leandro Bacuna (FC Groningen) plays a similar right back role and rates 80/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Zé Carlos?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Zé Carlos's 2025/26 season, then ranks right backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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