Players like Zé Carlos
CM/CDMGil Vicente · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitZé Carlos's profile ↗
The players most similar to Zé Carlos are Lorenzo Amatucci, Luke Le Roux, Nacho Martín. Doppel rates Lorenzo Amatucci (Deportivo de A Coruña) a 79/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Assane Dioussé scores 76/100 at about €500k. Data as of October 2026.
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Zé Carlos is a tenacious defensive midfielder who excels in breaking up play, reflected in his elite tackling and interception stats, placing him in the top 4% of his positional peers. Despite a limited offensive contribution, his durability stands out, with no missed games in the last three seasons, showcasing his reliability. While his attacking metrics may not shine, his defensive prowess makes him a valuable asset in controlling the midfield and disrupting opposition attacks.
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Zé Carlos
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lorenzo Amatuccisimilar↗ | Deportivo de A Coruña | 22 | €8.2m | 91 | 79 |
| 2 | Luke Le Rouxsimilar↗ | Portsmouth | 26 | €800k | 89 | 75 |
| 3 | Nacho Martínsimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 24 | €1.0m | 89 | 77 |
| 4 | Merveille Papelasimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 25 | €600k | 88 | 75 |
| 5 | Unai Vencedorsimilar↗ | Levante UD | 26 | €1.5m | 88 | 78 |
| 6 | Kazper Karlssonsimilar↗ | Degerfors IF | 21 | €600k | 88 | 79 |
| 7 | Tom Ducrocqsimilar↗ | Bastia | 27 | €800k | 87 | 78 |
| 8 | Assane Dioussésimilar↗ | Auxerre | 29 | €500k | 87 | 76 |
| 9 | Abdoulaye Doumbiasimilar↗ | BK Häcken | 19 | €700k | 86 | 76 |
| 10 | Benjamin Laturnussimilar↗ | Örgryte IS | 23 | €300k | 86 | 76 |
| 11 | Rubén Alcarazsimilar↗ | Granada | 35 | €300k | 86 | 75 |
| 12 | Youssef Malehsimilar↗ | Lecce | 28 | €1.6m | 86 | 75 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Zé Carlos
≈ 100% Zé Carlos · strong: Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Zé Carlos · strong: Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
≈ 100% Zé Carlos · strong: Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Zé Carlos?
Statistically, Lorenzo Amatucci (Deportivo de A Coruña) is the closest look-alike to Zé Carlos — a 79/100 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 Zé Carlos?
By Doppel's fit score, Lorenzo Amatucci (Deportivo de A Coruña) is the closest profile to Zé Carlos, with a 79/100 overall match. Luke Le Roux and Nacho Martín are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Zé Carlos?
Yes. Assane Dioussé (Auxerre) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 76/100 at roughly €500k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Zé Carlos?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Zé Carlos's 2025/26 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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