Players like Ricardo Guimaraes
CM/CDMChaves · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitRicardo Guimaraes's profile ↗
The players most similar to Ricardo Guimaraes are Ayoni Santos, Rabby Nzingoula, Wilitty Younoussa. Doppel rates Ayoni Santos (Sparta Rotterdam) a 81/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Marino Illescas scores 79/100 at about €300k. Data as of September 2026.
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Ricardo Guimaraes is a tenacious defensive midfielder, excelling in disrupting opposition play with his strong tackling and ability to win duels. Despite a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 19% of his peers, his standout metrics in successful dribbles and possession recovery highlight his capability to drive forward and regain control in the attacking third. With remarkable durability, having missed only three games in the last three seasons, he offers reliable presence and grit in midfield.
Strengths: Successful dribbles, Possession won in att. third, Duels won. Availability: 3 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Ricardo Guimaraes
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ayoni Santossimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 21 | €2.1m | 91 | 81 |
| 2 | Rabby Nzingoulasimilar↗ | Montpellier | 21 | €2.1m | 91 | 79 |
| 3 | Wilitty Younoussasimilar↗ | Rodez AF | 25 | €800k | 90 | 80 |
| 4 | Noah Mbambasimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 21 | €1.8m | 90 | 79 |
| 5 | Duccio Degli Innocentisimilar↗ | Lecco | 23 | €1.3m | 89 | 78 |
| 6 | Marino Illescassimilar↗ | AD Ceuta | 25 | €300k | 88 | 79 |
| 7 | Lawrence Agyekumsimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 23 | €1.4m | 88 | 79 |
| 8 | Alexander Prasssimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 25 | €8.7m | 87 | 78 |
| 9 | Christian Pierobonsimilar↗ | Juve Stabia | 24 | €600k | 86 | 79 |
| 10 | Makaya Ibrahima Diabysimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 19 | €1.5m | 86 | 79 |
| 11 | Mathias De Amorimsimilar↗ | Famalicão | 22 | €9.7m | 86 | 79 |
| 12 | Pablo Ibáñezsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 28 | €4.1m | 85 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ricardo Guimaraes
≈ 100% Ricardo Guimaraes · strong: Successful dribbles, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Ricardo Guimaraes · strong: Duels won, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Ricardo Guimaraes · low reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ricardo Guimaraes?
By Doppel's fit score, Ayoni Santos (Sparta Rotterdam) is the closest profile to Ricardo Guimaraes, with a 81/100 overall match. Rabby Nzingoula and Wilitty Younoussa are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Ricardo Guimaraes?
Yes. Marino Illescas (AD Ceuta) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 79/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Ricardo Guimaraes?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Ricardo Guimaraes's 2023/24 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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