Players like Igor Formiga
RB/RMMirassol · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitIgor Formiga's profile ↗
Igor Formiga is a right-back/right midfielder for Mirassol in the Brazilian Serie A, with 27 appearances in the 2023/24 season, contributing 1 goal and 1 assist over 1495 minutes. Players similar to Formiga include Femi Seriki from Sheffield United, who has a fit score of 85/100, and Marvin Senaya of RC Strasbourg, with a fit score of 80/100. These players offer comparable roles and statistical profiles.
About Igor Formiga
Igor Formiga is a tenacious right-back with a strong defensive profile and impressive tackling ability, making him an aggressive front-foot defender. His Sofascore rating places him in the bottom 41% of his positional peers, but he excels in duels and interceptions, showcasing his resilience and work rate. While he contributes effectively in attack with successful dribbles and a decent finishing touch, he can improve his long-range passing. With only six games missed in three seasons, he proves to be a reliable presence on the pitch.
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won, Successful dribbles. Availability: 6 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Igor Formiga
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marvin Senayasimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 25 | €3.1m | 94 | 81 |
| 2 | Femi Serikisimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 24 | €5.4m | 93 | 85 |
| 3 | Jeremy Ngakiasimilar↗ | Watford | 26 | €2.7m | 91 | 80 |
| 4 | Mehdi Lérissimilar↗ | Pisa | 28 | €1.9m | 90 | 82 |
| 5 | Brayann Pereirasimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 23 | €1.1m | 90 | 82 |
| 6 | Lilian Raolisoasimilar↗ | Angers | 26 | €4.1m | 90 | 81 |
| 7 | Lorenz Assignonsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 26 | €8.7m | 89 | 82 |
| 8 | Arthursimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 23 | €7.4m | 89 | 81 |
| 9 | Ki-Jana Hoeversimilar↗ | Stoke City | 24 | €3.3m | 88 | 81 |
| 10 | Matthias Badersimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 29 | €500k | 88 | 82 |
| 11 | Alberto Costasimilar↗ | FC Porto | 23 | €17m | 88 | 82 |
| 12 | Finn Porathsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 29 | €800k | 87 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Igor Formiga
≈ 100% Igor Formiga · strong: Duels won, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Igor Formiga · strong: Duels won, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Successful dribbles /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Igor Formiga · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Igor Formiga?
By Doppel's fit score, Marvin Senaya (RC Strasbourg) is the closest profile to Igor Formiga, with a 81/100 overall match. Femi Seriki and Jeremy Ngakia are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Igor Formiga?
Yes. Brayann Pereira (NEC Nijmegen) plays a similar right back role and rates 82/100 at roughly €1.1m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Igor Formiga?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Igor Formiga's 2023/24 season, then ranks right backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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