Players like Jô Batista
STChaves · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitJô Batista's profile ↗
The players most similar to Jô Batista are Luka Kulenović, Michael Smith, Roberto Fernández. Doppel rates Luka Kulenović (Heracles Almelo) a 80/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Michael Smith scores 79/100 at about €200k. Data as of September 2026.
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Jô Batista is a dominant aerial threat and a physical presence in the attacking line, excelling in duels and aerial contests. Despite a Sofascore rating in the bottom 39% of his positional peers, his ability to win headers and hold off defenders makes him a valuable asset on set pieces and in build-up play. With impressive durability, having missed no games in the last three seasons, he remains a reliable option for Chaves, though his finishing could use improvement to elevate his goal-scoring impact.
Strengths: Duels won, Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won %. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Jô Batista
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luka Kulenovićsimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 27 | €600k | 91 | 80 |
| 2 | Michael Smithsimilar↗ | Sheffield Wednesday | 35 | €200k | 90 | 79 |
| 3 | Roberto Fernándezsimilar↗ | Espanyol | 24 | €10m | 89 | 81 |
| 4 | Toni Martínezsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 29 | €7.3m | 88 | 78 |
| 5 | Rodrigo Munizsimilar↗ | Fulham | 25 | €22m | 88 | 80 |
| 6 | Dominic Calvert-Lewinsimilar↗ | Leeds United | 29 | €24m | 87 | 79 |
| 7 | Pape Moussa Fallsimilar↗ | RAAL La Louvière | 22 | €3.7m | 87 | 81 |
| 8 | Nacho Ferrisimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 22 | €6.6m | 87 | 80 |
| 9 | Andrej Ilićsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 26 | €8.3m | 87 | 82 |
| 10 | Ante Budimirsimilar↗ | Osasuna | 35 | €2.6m | 87 | 81 |
| 11 | Michael Gregoritschsimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 32 | €1.6m | 87 | 80 |
| 12 | Steve Mouniésimilar↗ | Stade Brestois | 32 | €1.5m | 87 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jô Batista
≈ 100% Jô Batista · strong: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Jô Batista · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Jô Batista · strong: Clearances, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Jô Batista?
By Doppel's fit score, Luka Kulenović (Heracles Almelo) is the closest profile to Jô Batista, with a 80/100 overall match. Michael Smith and Roberto Fernández are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Jô Batista?
Yes. Michael Smith (Sheffield Wednesday) plays a similar striker role and rates 79/100 at roughly €200k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Jô Batista?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Jô Batista's 2023/24 season, then ranks strikers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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