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 (Burgos Club de Fútbol) 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 October 2026.
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Júnior Pius is a tenacious, defensive-minded centre-back who thrives on winning duels and disrupting opposition plays. With an elite ranking in duels won and a remarkable ability to reclaim possession in the attacking third, he showcases a formidable presence in defense. His durability is a significant asset, having missed no games in the last three seasons. While he may not contribute offensively, his defensive prowess makes him a reliable anchor 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↗ | Burgos Club de Fútbol | 25 | €400k | 91 | 80 |
| 2 | Syb Van Ottelesimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €600k | 90 | 82 |
| 3 | Gonçalo Costasimilar↗ | Estoril Praia | 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↗ | RB Leipzig | 22 | €5.4m | 87 | 82 |
| 8 | Anouar El Azzouzisimilar↗ | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 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 | Ismail Jakobssimilar↗ | Galatasaray | 27 | €8.7m | 84 | 81 |
* 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 closest look-alike to Júnior Pius?
Statistically, Brais Martínez (Burgos Club de Fútbol) is the closest look-alike to Júnior Pius — a 80/100 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 Júnior Pius?
By Doppel's fit score, Brais Martínez (Burgos Club de Fútbol) 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 (Burgos Club de Fútbol) 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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