Players like Stephen Eustaquio
CM/CDMFC Porto · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitStephen Eustaquio's profile ↗
Stephen Eustaquio is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for FC Porto in the Primeira Liga, with 30 appearances in the 2024/25 season. Players similar to Eustaquio include Peer Koopmeiners from AZ Alkmaar, who has a fit score of 80/100, and Mikel Vesga from Athletic Club, also with a fit score of 80/100. Both players share a comparable role and statistical profile, making them suitable alternatives for teams seeking similar talents.
About Stephen Eustaquio
Stephen Eustaquio is a reliable deep-lying playmaker, showcasing his quality with a Sofascore rating in the top 35% of his peers. His strengths lie in his ability to deliver accurate long balls and impactful final-third passes, combined with solid defensive contributions through tackles and interceptions. While not a goal-scoring threat, his durability is a plus, having missed only 12 games in the last three seasons, underscoring his reliability in midfield.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Touches, Accurate final-third passes. Availability: 12 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Stephen Eustaquio
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Peer Koopmeinerssimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 26 | €13m | 92 | 80 |
| 2 | Ben Whitemansimilar↗ | Preston North End | 30 | €2.1m | 91 | 79 |
| 3 | Roberto Gagliardinisimilar↗ | Monza | 32 | €1.2m | 91 | 79 |
| 4 | Mikel Vesgasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 33 | €1.2m | 90 | 80 |
| 5 | Ander Herrerasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 37 | €400k | 90 | 79 |
| 6 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 28 | €7.3m | 90 | 84 |
| 7 | Siebe Schrijverssimilar↗ | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 30 | €1.4m | 89 | 79 |
| 8 | Gerard Gumbausimilar↗ | Granada | 32 | €1.2m | 89 | 80 |
| 9 | Doğucan Haspolatsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 26 | €5.2m | 89 | 82 |
| 10 | Nicolas Madsensimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 26 | €5.2m | 89 | 80 |
| 11 | George Thomasonsimilar↗ | Wrexham | 24 | €2.4m | 88 | 79 |
| 12 | Casemirosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 34 | €5.5m | 88 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Stephen Eustaquio
≈ 100% Stephen Eustaquio · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Stephen Eustaquio · strong: Clearances, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Stephen Eustaquio · strong: Touches, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Aerial duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Stephen Eustaquio?
By Doppel's fit score, Peer Koopmeiners (AZ Alkmaar) is the closest profile to Stephen Eustaquio, with a 80/100 overall match. Ben Whiteman and Roberto Gagliardini are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Stephen Eustaquio?
Yes. Ander Herrera (Athletic Club) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 79/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Stephen Eustaquio?
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