Players like Paulo Oliveira
CBSporting Braga · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitPaulo Oliveira's profile ↗
The players most similar to Paulo Oliveira are Casper Widell, Tiago Gabriel, Anselmo Garcia McNulty. Doppel rates Casper Widell (Excelsior) a 77/100 overall match — 77/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Leo Greiml scores 75/100 at about €800k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Paulo Oliveira
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Casper Widellsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €1.5m | 77 | 77 |
| 2 | Tiago Gabrielsimilar↗ | Lecce | 22 | €15m | 78 | 77 |
| 3 | Anselmo Garcia McNultysimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 23 | €1.4m | 76 | 76 |
| 4 | Cacásimilar↗ | Corinthians | 27 | €1.5m | 69 | 76 |
| 5 | Justin Hubnersimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 23 | €1.0m | 71 | 76 |
| 6 | Gustavo Martinssimilar↗ | Grêmio | 24 | €4.1m | 77 | 75 |
| 7 | Leo Greimlsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 25 | €800k | 79 | 75 |
| 8 | Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 24 | €24m | 75 | 75 |
| 9 | Dan Zagadousimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 27 | €1.9m | 76 | 75 |
| 10 | Mathias Rosssimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 25 | €800k | 74 | 74 |
| 11 | John Brookssimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 33 | €200k | 74 | 74 |
| 12 | João Silvasimilar↗ | Tondela | 27 | €1.4m | 79 | 74 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Paulo Oliveira
≈ 100% Paulo Oliveira · strong: Clearances, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Paulo Oliveira · strong: Duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Paulo Oliveira · low reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Paulo Oliveira?
By Doppel's fit score, Casper Widell (Excelsior) is the closest profile to Paulo Oliveira, with a 77/100 overall match. Tiago Gabriel and Anselmo Garcia McNulty are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Paulo Oliveira?
Yes. Leo Greiml (NAC Breda) plays a similar centre back role and rates 75/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Paulo Oliveira?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Paulo Oliveira's 2025/26 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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