Players like Júnior Pius
CB/LBChaves · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitJúnior Pius's profile ↗
The players most similar to Júnior Pius are Kaiki, Syb Van Ottele, Yannick Leliendal. Doppel rates Kaiki (Cruzeiro) a 81/100 overall match — 83/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Syb Van Ottele scores 81/100 at about €600k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Júnior Pius
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kaikisimilar↗ | Cruzeiro | 23 | €15m | 83 | 81 |
| 2 | Syb Van Ottelesimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €600k | 89 | 81 |
| 3 | Yannick Leliendalsimilar↗ | FC Volendam | 24 | €1.1m | 86 | 81 |
| 4 | Anouar El Azzouzisimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €1.6m | 84 | 80 |
| 5 | Max Finkgräfesimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 22 | €5.4m | 86 | 80 |
| 6 | Mads Pedersensimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 30 | €900k | 85 | 80 |
| 7 | Sergio Reguilónsimilar↗ | Brentford | 30 | €3.4m | 82 | 80 |
| 8 | Hugo Buenosimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 24 | €13m | 82 | 80 |
| 9 | Cuiabanosimilar↗ | Botafogo | 23 | €10m | 81 | 80 |
| 10 | Gonçalo Costasimilar↗ | Portimonense SAD | 26 | €600k | 88 | 80 |
| 11 | Miro Muheimsimilar↗ | Hamburger SV | 28 | €5.3m | 80 | 79 |
| 12 | Lucas Piressimilar↗ | Cádiz | 25 | €4.3m | 82 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Júnior Pius
≈ 100% Júnior Pius · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 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: Successful dribbles, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Júnior Pius?
By Doppel's fit score, Kaiki (Cruzeiro) is the closest profile to Júnior Pius, with a 81/100 overall match. Syb Van Ottele and Yannick Leliendal are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Júnior Pius?
Yes. Syb Van Ottele (Fortuna Sittard) plays a similar centre back role and rates 81/100 at roughly €600k.
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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