Players like Stephen Eustaquio
CM/CDMFC Porto · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitStephen Eustaquio's profile ↗
The players most similar to Stephen Eustaquio are Peer Koopmeiners, Ben Whiteman, Roberto Gagliardini. Doppel rates Peer Koopmeiners (AZ Alkmaar) a 79/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Ander Herrera scores 79/100 at about €400k. Data as of October 2026.
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Stephen Eustaquio is a reliable deep-lying playmaker, excelling in orchestrating play from midfield with pinpoint long balls and accurate final-third passes. His solid defensive contributions, marked by strong tackling and interceptions, complement his creative prowess, earning him a top 39% rating among his positional peers. With only 12 games missed in the last three seasons, Eustaquio’s durability makes him a consistent presence in FC Porto's lineup.
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 | 79 |
| 2 | Ben Whitemansimilar↗ | Preston North End | 30 | €2.1m | 91 | 79 |
| 3 | Roberto Gagliardinisimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 32 | €1.2m | 91 | 79 |
| 4 | Mikel Vesgasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 33 | €1.2m | 90 | 81 |
| 5 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 28 | €7.3m | 90 | 84 |
| 6 | Ander Herrerasimilar↗ | Boca Juniors | 37 | €400k | 90 | 79 |
| 7 | Siebe Schrijverssimilar↗ | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 30 | €1.4m | 89 | 79 |
| 8 | Gerard Gumbausimilar↗ | Rayo Vallecano | 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 | Casemirosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 34 | €5.5m | 88 | 80 |
| 12 | Enzo Leopoldsimilar↗ | Hannover 96 | 26 | €4.2m | 88 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · 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 closest look-alike to Stephen Eustaquio?
Statistically, Peer Koopmeiners (AZ Alkmaar) is the closest look-alike to Stephen Eustaquio — a 79/100 profile match (92/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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 79/100 overall match. Ben Whiteman and Roberto Gagliardini are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Stephen Eustaquio?
Yes. Ander Herrera (Boca Juniors) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 79/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Stephen Eustaquio?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Stephen Eustaquio's 2024/25 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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