Players like Volnei
CB/RBEstoril Praia · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitVolnei's profile ↗
The players most similar to Volnei are Harry Clarke, Emin Bayram, Oliver Braude. Doppel rates Harry Clarke (Ipswich Town) a 84/100 overall match — 89/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Hamza El Kaouakibi scores 83/100 at about €600k. Data as of September 2026.
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Volnei is a ball-playing centre-back with a knack for initiating attacks from the back. His impressive ability to deliver accurate long balls and create big chances showcases his playmaking potential, making him a valuable asset in transition. Despite his durability, having missed no games in three seasons, he does need to improve in duels to elevate his defensive impact among peers, as his current Sofascore rating suggests he sits in the bottom tier of positional quality.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Big chances created, Shots. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Volnei
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harry Clarkesimilar↗ | Ipswich Town | 25 | €2.4m | 89 | 84 |
| 2 | Emin Bayramsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €3.9m | 89 | 85 |
| 3 | Oliver Braudesimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 22 | €4.9m | 88 | 87 |
| 4 | Hamza El Kaouakibisimilar↗ | Südtirol | 28 | €600k | 88 | 83 |
| 5 | Marios Vrousaisimilar↗ | Rio Ave | 28 | €3.1m | 87 | 82 |
| 6 | Sebastian Sebulonsensimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 26 | €5.1m | 86 | 83 |
| 7 | Adrián de la Fuentesimilar↗ | Levante UD | 27 | €4.1m | 86 | 85 |
| 8 | Florent Hadergjonajsimilar↗ | Alanyaspor | 32 | €1.9m | 86 | 83 |
| 9 | Mats Deijlsimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 29 | €1.9m | 86 | 82 |
| 10 | Linus Gechtersimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 22 | €3.2m | 86 | 84 |
| 11 | Robert-Jan Vanwesemaelsimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 24 | €3.2m | 86 | 83 |
| 12 | Cristian Pavónsimilar↗ | Grêmio | 30 | €1.8m | 86 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Volnei
≈ 100% Volnei · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Successful dribbles /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Volnei · strong: Shots, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Volnei · strong: xG + xA, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Volnei?
By Doppel's fit score, Harry Clarke (Ipswich Town) is the closest profile to Volnei, with a 84/100 overall match. Emin Bayram and Oliver Braude are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Volnei?
Yes. Hamza El Kaouakibi (Südtirol) plays a similar centre back role and rates 83/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Volnei?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Volnei's 2023/24 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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