Players like João Graça
CMRio Ave · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitJoão Graça's profile ↗
João Graça is a central midfielder currently playing for Rio Ave in the Primeira Liga, with 28 appearances and 1221 minutes played in the 2023/24 season. Players similar to João Graça include Daichi Kamada from Crystal Palace, Alexander Prass of TSG Hoffenheim, and Pablo Ibáñez from Deportivo Alavés, all with a fit score of 80/100. These players offer comparable roles and statistical profiles within their respective leagues.
About João Graça
João Graça is a tenacious ball-winning central midfielder, excelling in duels and possession recovery in the attacking third. Despite a Sofascore rating in the bottom 11% of his peers, his durability stands out, with no games missed in the last three seasons. While he may not contribute offensively, his ability to win tackles and interceptions makes him a reliable presence in the midfield.
Strengths: Duels won, Possession won in att. third, Accurate crosses. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to João Graça
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Daichi Kamadasimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 30 | €10m | 90 | 80 |
| 2 | Alexander Prasssimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 25 | €8.7m | 90 | 80 |
| 3 | Pablo Ibáñezsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 28 | €4.1m | 89 | 80 |
| 4 | Dani Parejosimilar↗ | Villarreal | 37 | €1.0m | 88 | 80 |
| 5 | Félix Lemaréchalsimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 23 | €6.5m | 88 | 81 |
| 6 | Serginhosimilar↗ | Santa Clara | 27 | €2.8m | 87 | 81 |
| 7 | Mattias Svanbergsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €8.3m | 87 | 81 |
| 8 | Jon Ander Olasagastisimilar↗ | Levante UD | 26 | €2.7m | 87 | 82 |
| 9 | Paul Wannersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 21 | €23m | 86 | 80 |
| 10 | Diego Gómezsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €27m | 86 | 80 |
| 11 | Dani Rodríguezsimilar↗ | Mallorca | 38 | €100k | 86 | 80 |
| 12 | Adam Whartonsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 22 | €74m | 86 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match João Graça
≈ 100% João Graça · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% João Graça · strong: Clearances, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Big chances created /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% João Graça · strong: Duels won, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for João Graça?
By Doppel's fit score, Daichi Kamada (Crystal Palace) is the closest profile to João Graça, with a 80/100 overall match. Alexander Prass and Pablo Ibáñez are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to João Graça?
Yes. Dani Parejo (Villarreal) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 80/100 at roughly €1.0m.
How does Doppel find players similar to João Graça?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from João Graça'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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