Players like Joao Escoval
CBVizela · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitJoao Escoval's profile ↗
The players most similar to Joao Escoval are Andrew Hughes, Justin Hubner, Lewis Schouten. Doppel rates Andrew Hughes (Preston North End) a 85/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Andrew Hughes scores 85/100 at about €300k. Data as of October 2026.
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Joao Escoval is a robust aerial defender, excelling in winning duels and contributing to build-up play with solid key passes and accurate long balls. Despite a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 8% of his positional peers, his durability is impressive, having missed no games in the last three seasons. While he may not be known for his dribbling or finishing, his defensive reliability and ability to impact the game from the back make him a valuable asset for Vizela.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Key passes, Shots. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Joao Escoval
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andrew Hughessimilar↗ | Preston North End | 34 | €300k | 92 | 85 |
| 2 | Justin Hubnersimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 23 | €1.0m | 91 | 88 |
| 3 | Lewis Schoutensimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 22 | €700k | 91 | 85 |
| 4 | Enrique Lofolomosimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 26 | €1.1m | 90 | 84 |
| 5 | Ryan Leonardsimilar↗ | Millwall | 34 | €300k | 89 | 83 |
| 6 | Edgaras Utkussimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 26 | €1.5m | 89 | 85 |
| 7 | Andrea Carbonisimilar↗ | Monza | 25 | €2.8m | 89 | 83 |
| 8 | Miguel Nóbregasimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 26 | €400k | 88 | 84 |
| 9 | Leopold Querfeldsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 23 | €19m | 88 | 86 |
| 10 | Boris Popovićsimilar↗ | FC Arouca | 26 | €900k | 88 | 82 |
| 11 | Craig Forsythsimilar↗ | Derby County | 37 | €100k | 87 | 82 |
| 12 | Konstantinos Koulierakissimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 23 | €24m | 87 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Joao Escoval
≈ 100% Joao Escoval · strong: Aerial duels won, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Accurate crosses /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Joao Escoval · strong: Non-penalty goals, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Clearances /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Joao Escoval · strong: Possession won in att. third, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Big chances created /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Joao Escoval?
Statistically, Andrew Hughes (Preston North End) is the closest look-alike to Joao Escoval — a 85/100 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 Joao Escoval?
By Doppel's fit score, Andrew Hughes (Preston North End) is the closest profile to Joao Escoval, with a 85/100 overall match. Justin Hubner and Lewis Schouten are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Joao Escoval?
Yes. Andrew Hughes (Preston North End) plays a similar centre back role and rates 85/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Joao Escoval?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Joao Escoval'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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