Players like Joca
RW/RMRio Ave · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitJoca's profile ↗
Joca is a right winger/right midfielder for Rio Ave in the Primeira Liga, with 28 appearances in the 2023/24 season, contributing 4 goals and 2 assists. Players similar to Joca include Juho Talvitie from Heracles Almelo and Dylan Mbayo from PEC Zwolle, both with a fit score of 80/100. Another comparable option is Lukas Petkov of SV 07 Elversberg, who has a fit score of 82/100.
About Joca
Joca is a dynamic right winger known for his aggressive pressing and ability to win possession in the attacking third, making him a valuable asset in high-intensity situations. With a solid Sofascore rating placing him in the top 45% of his positional peers, he excels in finishing and accurate long balls, showcasing his efficiency in front of goal and playmaking capabilities. His durability is impressive, having missed no games in the last three seasons, underscoring his reliability on the pitch.
Strengths: Possession won in att. third, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Accurate long balls. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Joca
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Juho Talvitiesimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 21 | €700k | 93 | 80 |
| 2 | Dylan Mbayosimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €800k | 91 | 80 |
| 3 | Nicolas Payssimilar↗ | Montpellier | 23 | €2.1m | 89 | 79 |
| 4 | Lukas Petkovsimilar↗ | SV 07 Elversberg | 26 | €3.2m | 88 | 82 |
| 5 | Telmo Arcanjosimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 25 | €2.9m | 88 | 79 |
| 6 | Tommaso Marrassimilar↗ | Mantova | 22 | €1.4m | 87 | 79 |
| 7 | Joe Gelhardtsimilar↗ | Hull City | 24 | €15m | 87 | 82 |
| 8 | Daan Rotssimilar↗ | FC Twente | 25 | €4.7m | 87 | 82 |
| 9 | Derensili Sanches Fernandessimilar↗ | Excelsior | 25 | €900k | 87 | 81 |
| 10 | Ángel Romerosimilar↗ | Corinthians | 34 | €600k | 87 | 80 |
| 11 | Griffin Yowsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 24 | €2.2m | 86 | 80 |
| 12 | William Gomessimilar↗ | FC Porto | 20 | €23m | 86 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Joca
≈ 100% Joca · strong: Successful dribbles, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Joca · strong: Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Joca · low reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Joca?
By Doppel's fit score, Juho Talvitie (Heracles Almelo) is the closest profile to Joca, with a 80/100 overall match. Dylan Mbayo and Nicolas Pays are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Joca?
Yes. Juho Talvitie (Heracles Almelo) plays a similar right winger role and rates 80/100 at roughly €700k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Joca?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Joca's 2023/24 season, then ranks right wingers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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