Players like Júnior Pius
CB/LBChaves · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitJúnior Pius's profile ↗
The players most similar to Júnior Pius are Brais Martínez, Syb Van Ottele, Gonçalo Costa. Doppel rates Brais Martínez (Racing de Ferrol) a 80/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Brais Martínez scores 80/100 at about €400k. Data as of September 2026.
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Júnior Pius is a tenacious, aggressive defender who excels in winning duels and breaking up opposition play, making him a valuable asset in defensive scenarios. His impressive stats place him in the top echelons for tackles, interceptions, and possession recovery, underscoring his defensive prowess. While he may not contribute offensively, his durability and reliability—having missed no games in the last three seasons—highlight him as a dependable presence in any backline.
Strengths: Duels won, Tackles + interceptions, Possession won in att. third. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Júnior Pius
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brais Martínezsimilar↗ | Racing de Ferrol | 25 | €400k | 91 | 80 |
| 2 | Syb Van Ottelesimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €600k | 90 | 82 |
| 3 | Gonçalo Costasimilar↗ | Portimonense SAD | 26 | €600k | 89 | 81 |
| 4 | Yannick Leliendalsimilar↗ | FC Volendam | 24 | €1.1m | 88 | 82 |
| 5 | Deveron Fonvillesimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 23 | €1.5m | 87 | 81 |
| 6 | Harry Amasssimilar↗ | Sheffield Wednesday | 19 | €7.2m | 87 | 82 |
| 7 | Max Finkgräfesimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 22 | €5.4m | 87 | 82 |
| 8 | Anouar El Azzouzisimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €1.6m | 86 | 82 |
| 9 | Mads Pedersensimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 30 | €900k | 86 | 81 |
| 10 | Tuur Rommenssimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €7.3m | 85 | 80 |
| 11 | Oumar Soletsimilar↗ | Udinese | 26 | €22m | 85 | 81 |
| 12 | Hennes Behrenssimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 21 | €5.2m | 84 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Júnior Pius
≈ 100% Júnior Pius · strong: Successful dribbles, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Júnior Pius · strong: Accurate long balls, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Júnior Pius · strong: Possession won in att. third, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Júnior Pius?
By Doppel's fit score, Brais Martínez (Racing de Ferrol) is the closest profile to Júnior Pius, with a 80/100 overall match. Syb Van Ottele and Gonçalo Costa are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Júnior Pius?
Yes. Brais Martínez (Racing de Ferrol) plays a similar centre back role and rates 80/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Júnior Pius?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Júnior Pius'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.
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