Players like José Fonte
CBCasa Pia · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJosé Fonte's profile ↗
The players most similar to José Fonte are Gabriele Guarino, Axel Drouhin, Ze Vitor. Doppel rates Gabriele Guarino (Empoli) a 88/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Andrea Tiritiello scores 86/100 at about €400k. Data as of September 2026.
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José Fonte embodies the archetype of a robust, aerially dominant centre-back, showcasing his defensive prowess with impressive clearance rates and aerial duel success in the top 15% of his peers. Despite a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 25%, his durability shines through, having missed no games in three seasons. While he may lack in progressive passing and attacking contributions, his experience and reliability make him a steadfast presence in the heart of the defense.
Strengths: Clearances, Aerial duels won %. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to José Fonte
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €3.6m | 92 | 88 |
| 2 | Axel Drouhinsimilar↗ | Annecy FC | 26 | €1.2m | 92 | 81 |
| 3 | Ze Vitorsimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 25 | €2.4m | 90 | 82 |
| 4 | Seid Koraćsimilar↗ | Venezia | 25 | €1.4m | 90 | 81 |
| 5 | Mark McGuinnesssimilar↗ | Luton Town | 25 | €6.7m | 90 | 82 |
| 6 | Gustavo Henriquesimilar↗ | Corinthians | 33 | €600k | 89 | 83 |
| 7 | Casper Widellsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €1.5m | 89 | 85 |
| 8 | Andrea Tiritiellosimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 31 | €400k | 89 | 86 |
| 9 | Caleb Taylorsimilar↗ | Millwall | 23 | €4.6m | 88 | 86 |
| 10 | Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 24 | €24m | 88 | 83 |
| 11 | Jake Coopersimilar↗ | Millwall | 31 | €1.7m | 88 | 84 |
| 12 | Leandro Cabrerasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 35 | €900k | 88 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match José Fonte
≈ 100% José Fonte · strong: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% José Fonte · strong: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% José Fonte · strong: Shots, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for José Fonte?
By Doppel's fit score, Gabriele Guarino (Empoli) is the closest profile to José Fonte, with a 88/100 overall match. Axel Drouhin and Ze Vitor are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to José Fonte?
Yes. Andrea Tiritiello (Virtus Entella) plays a similar centre back role and rates 86/100 at roughly €400k.
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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