Players like José Fonte
CBCasa Pia · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJosé Fonte's profile ↗
The players most similar to José Fonte are Caleb Taylor, Casper Widell, Justin Hubner. Doppel rates Caleb Taylor (Millwall) a 85/100 overall match — 87/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Gustavo Henrique scores 83/100 at about €600k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to José Fonte
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Caleb Taylorsimilar↗ | Millwall | 23 | €4.6m | 87 | 85 |
| 2 | Casper Widellsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €1.5m | 89 | 85 |
| 3 | Justin Hubnersimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 23 | €1.0m | 84 | 83 |
| 4 | Jubalsimilar↗ | Auxerre | 33 | €1.6m | 86 | 83 |
| 5 | Cacásimilar↗ | Corinthians | 27 | €1.5m | 81 | 83 |
| 6 | Jake Coopersimilar↗ | Millwall | 31 | €1.7m | 86 | 83 |
| 7 | Gustavo Henriquesimilar↗ | Corinthians | 33 | €600k | 89 | 83 |
| 8 | Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 24 | €24m | 88 | 83 |
| 9 | Mark McGuinnesssimilar↗ | Luton Town | 25 | €6.7m | 89 | 82 |
| 10 | Leandro Cabrerasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 35 | €900k | 88 | 82 |
| 11 | Mathias Rosssimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 25 | €800k | 87 | 82 |
| 12 | Harry Darlingsimilar↗ | Swansea City | 27 | €4.4m | 84 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match José Fonte
≈ 100% José Fonte · strong: Aerial duels won, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Shots /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% José Fonte · strong: Clearances, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% José Fonte · strong: xG + xA, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for José Fonte?
By Doppel's fit score, Caleb Taylor (Millwall) is the closest profile to José Fonte, with a 85/100 overall match. Casper Widell and Justin Hubner are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to José Fonte?
Yes. Gustavo Henrique (Corinthians) plays a similar centre back role and rates 83/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to José Fonte?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from José Fonte'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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