Players like Joao Escoval
CBVizela · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitJoao Escoval's profile ↗
Joao Escoval is a centre-back for Vizela in the Primeira Liga, with 19 appearances and 1 assist in the 2023/24 season. Players similar to Escoval include Andrew Hughes from Preston North End (fit 85/100), Justin Hubner from Fortuna Sittard (fit 88/100), and Lewis Schouten from Excelsior (fit 85/100). These players share a comparable role and statistical profile, making them suitable alternatives.
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↗ | Excelsior | 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 | 84 |
| 8 | Miguel Nóbregasimilar↗ | Rio Ave | 26 | €400k | 88 | 84 |
| 9 | Leopold Querfeldsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 23 | €19m | 88 | 85 |
| 10 | Boris Popovićsimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 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 · data: Sofascore, 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 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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