Players like Paulo Oliveira
CBSporting Braga · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitPaulo Oliveira's profile ↗
The players most similar to Paulo Oliveira are Kazunari Kita, Marco Moreno, Aritz Arambarri. Doppel rates Kazunari Kita (Real Sociedad B) a 80/100 overall match — 90/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Adrien Pinot scores 75/100 at about €500k. Data as of October 2026.
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Paulo Oliveira is a reliable, robust centre-back known for his defensive tenacity and aerial prowess. With a Sofascore rating in the top 41% of his peers, he excels in clearances and contributes to the attack with a notable xG + xA output, showcasing his ability to make an impact beyond mere defending. While his injury history raises concerns, when fit, he remains a durable option with significant experience across multiple leagues.
Strengths: Clearances, xG + xA, Shots. Availability: 24 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Paulo Oliveira
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kazunari Kitasimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 21 | €1.8m | 90 | 80 |
| 2 | Marco Morenosimilar↗ | Eibar | 25 | €800k | 90 | 79 |
| 3 | Aritz Arambarrisimilar↗ | Eibar | 28 | €700k | 88 | 78 |
| 4 | Juanma Herzogsimilar↗ | UD Las Palmas | 22 | €1.5m | 87 | 76 |
| 5 | Duje Ćaleta-Carsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 30 | €2.9m | 86 | 76 |
| 6 | Marc Bombardosimilar↗ | FC Andorra | 21 | €700k | 85 | 77 |
| 7 | Bojan Kovačevićsimilar↗ | Cádiz | 22 | €1.0m | 85 | 77 |
| 8 | Adrien Pinotsimilar↗ | US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale | 25 | €500k | 83 | 75 |
| 9 | Juan Rodríguezsimilar↗ | Cagliari | 21 | €9.4m | 83 | 75 |
| 10 | Tiago Gabrielsimilar↗ | Lecce | 22 | €15m | 81 | 80 |
| 11 | Leo Greimlsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 25 | €800k | 80 | 77 |
| 12 | Robin Hranáčsimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 26 | €11m | 80 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Paulo Oliveira
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FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Paulo Oliveira?
Statistically, Kazunari Kita (Real Sociedad B) is the closest look-alike to Paulo Oliveira — a 80/100 profile match (90/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Paulo Oliveira?
By Doppel's fit score, Kazunari Kita (Real Sociedad B) is the closest profile to Paulo Oliveira, with a 80/100 overall match. Marco Moreno and Aritz Arambarri are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Paulo Oliveira?
Yes. Adrien Pinot (US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale) plays a similar centre back role and rates 75/100 at roughly €500k.
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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