Players like João Basso
CB/RBSantos · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitJoão Basso's profile ↗
The players most similar to João Basso are Eric Dier, Antoine Mendy, Malick Thiaw. Doppel rates Eric Dier (AS Monaco) a 81/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Nick Viergever scores 82/100 at about €300k. Data as of October 2026.
Building your XI? Put João Basso in a lineup and get the whole team rated on real data.Build a lineup →About João Basso
João Basso is a versatile defender, excelling as a ball-playing centre-back with the ability to contribute offensively from the back. His impressive accuracy in long balls (top 9%) and non-penalty goals (top 22%) highlights his capability to launch attacks and score when needed. With a solid Sofascore rating placing him in the top 48% of his peers, Basso's durability is a significant asset, having missed only five games in the last three seasons, making him a reliable option in defense.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Non-penalty goals, Accurate final-third passes. Availability: 5 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to João Basso
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eric Diersimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 32 | €3.6m | 91 | 81 |
| 2 | Antoine Mendysimilar↗ | Nice | 22 | €9.7m | 91 | 82 |
| 3 | Malick Thiawsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 25 | €41m | 91 | 83 |
| 4 | Justin De Haassimilar↗ | Valencia | 26 | €7.7m | 91 | 82 |
| 5 | Clément Lengletsimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 31 | €4.2m | 89 | 81 |
| 6 | Nicolás Otamendisimilar↗ | Benfica | 38 | €1.1m | 88 | 82 |
| 7 | Wagner Leonardosimilar↗ | Grêmio | 27 | €3.3m | 88 | 82 |
| 8 | Nick Viergeversimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 37 | €300k | 88 | 82 |
| 9 | Lewis Dunksimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €3.6m | 87 | 82 |
| 10 | Kacper Potulskisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 19 | €17m | 87 | 81 |
| 11 | Tiago Gabrielsimilar↗ | Lecce | 22 | €15m | 87 | 81 |
| 12 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 86 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match João Basso
≈ 100% João Basso · strong: Touches, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Aerial duels won /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% João Basso · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% João Basso · strong: Aerial duels won, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to João Basso?
Statistically, Eric Dier (AS Monaco) is the closest look-alike to João Basso — a 81/100 profile match (91/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for João Basso?
By Doppel's fit score, Eric Dier (AS Monaco) is the closest profile to João Basso, with a 81/100 overall match. Antoine Mendy and Malick Thiaw are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to João Basso?
Yes. Nick Viergever (PEC Zwolle) plays a similar centre back role and rates 82/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to João Basso?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from João Basso'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.
Want the full, budget-aware shortlist with heatmaps and your own filters?
Run your own search on Doppel →