Players like Paulinho
STSporting CP · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitPaulinho's profile ↗
The players most similar to Paulinho are Lautaro Martínez, Deniz Undav, Ricky van Wolfswinkel. Doppel rates Lautaro Martínez (Inter) a 83/100 overall match — 96/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Ricky van Wolfswinkel scores 83/100 at about €200k. Data as of September 2026.
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Paulinho is a clinical penalty-box poacher, showcasing elite finishing ability that places him in the top 1% of strikers for non-penalty goals per 90 minutes. With an impressive Sofascore rating in the top 7% of his peers, he consistently converts chances and contributes significantly to his team's attack, evidenced by his 15 goals and 5 assists in 31 appearances this season. His durability is a major asset, as he has missed no games over the past three seasons, making him a reliable option 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↗ | AC Milan | 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 · 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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