Players like Paulinho
STSporting CP · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitPaulinho's profile ↗
Paulinho is a striker for Sporting CP in the Primeira Liga, with 31 appearances this season, contributing 15 goals and 5 assists. Players similar to Paulinho include Deniz Undav from VfB Stuttgart, who has a fit score of 84/100, and Lautaro Martínez from Inter, with a fit score of 83/100. Both players exhibit comparable roles and statistical profiles, making them potential alternatives for teams seeking strikers with similar impact.
About Paulinho
Paulinho is a clinical penalty-box poacher, excelling in finishing and consistently finding the net with non-penalty goals that place him in the top 1% of strikers. His impressive Sofascore rating highlights him as a standout performer, while his ability to create opportunities with high xG and xA further showcases his offensive prowess. With remarkable durability, he has missed no games in the past three seasons, making him a reliable asset for Sporting CP.
Strengths: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Shots. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Paulinho
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lautaro Martínezsimilar↗ | Inter | 29 | €80m | 96 | 83 |
| 2 | Deniz Undavsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 30 | €20m | 94 | 84 |
| 3 | Ricky van Wolfswinkelsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 37 | €200k | 93 | 83 |
| 4 | Vangelis Pavlidissimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 28 | €30m | 93 | 84 |
| 5 | Yoane Wissasimilar↗ | Brentford | 30 | €23m | 92 | 82 |
| 6 | Harry Kanesimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 33 | €65m | 92 | 82 |
| 7 | Luuk de Jongsimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 36 | €500k | 92 | 86 |
| 8 | Ademola Lookmansimilar↗ | Atalanta | 29 | €44m | 92 | 82 |
| 9 | Kai Havertzsimilar↗ | Arsenal | 27 | €53m | 92 | 82 |
| 10 | Gonçalo Ramossimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 25 | €28m | 91 | 83 |
| 11 | Antoine Griezmannsimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 35 | €7.6m | 91 | 82 |
| 12 | Ferran Torressimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 26 | €54m | 91 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Paulinho
≈ 100% Paulinho · strong: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Paulinho · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Paulinho · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Sofascore rating · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Paulinho?
By Doppel's fit score, Lautaro Martínez (Inter) is the closest profile to Paulinho, with a 83/100 overall match. Deniz Undav and Ricky van Wolfswinkel are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Paulinho?
Yes. Ricky van Wolfswinkel (FC Twente) plays a similar striker role and rates 83/100 at roughly €200k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Paulinho?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Paulinho's 2023/24 season, then ranks strikers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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