Players like Tomás Araújo
CB/RBBenfica · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitTomás Araújo's profile ↗
The players most similar to Tomás Araújo are Adrián de la Fuente, Leandro Bacuna, Yukinari Sugawara. Doppel rates Adrián de la Fuente (Levante UD) a 87/100 overall match — 90/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Leandro Bacuna scores 86/100 at about €300k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Tomás Araújo
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adrián de la Fuentesimilar↗ | Levante UD | 27 | €4.1m | 90 | 87 |
| 2 | Leandro Bacunasimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 35 | €300k | 88 | 86 |
| 3 | Yukinari Sugawarasimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 26 | €5.0m | 87 | 85 |
| 4 | Oliver Braudesimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 22 | €4.9m | 86 | 85 |
| 5 | Jan Van den Berghsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 32 | €800k | 91 | 85 |
| 6 | Matheuzinhosimilar↗ | Corinthians | 26 | €8.2m | 92 | 85 |
| 7 | Julian Lelieveldsimilar↗ | RKC Waalwijk | 29 | €400k | 85 | 85 |
| 8 | Pavel Kadeřábeksimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 34 | €900k | 88 | 85 |
| 9 | Eric Smithsimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 29 | €5.3m | 93 | 84 |
| 10 | Florent Hadergjonajsimilar↗ | Alanyaspor | 32 | €1.9m | 89 | 84 |
| 11 | Bart van Rooijsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 25 | €9.7m | 92 | 84 |
| 12 | William Furtadosimilar↗ | Cruzeiro | 31 | €2.7m | 87 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Tomás Araújo
≈ 100% Tomás Araújo · strong: Accurate long balls, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Tomás Araújo · strong: xG + xA, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Shots /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Tomás Araújo · strong: Sofascore rating, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Tomás Araújo?
By Doppel's fit score, Adrián de la Fuente (Levante UD) is the closest profile to Tomás Araújo, with a 87/100 overall match. Leandro Bacuna and Yukinari Sugawara are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Tomás Araújo?
Yes. Leandro Bacuna (FC Groningen) plays a similar centre back role and rates 86/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Tomás Araújo?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Tomás Araújo's 2025/26 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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