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 (Las Palmas) 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 September 2026.
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Zé Carlos is a tenacious defensive midfielder, excelling in tackles and interceptions, making him a formidable presence in breaking up opposition plays. Though his overall performance ranks him in the bottom 11% of his peers, his durability stands out, having missed no games in three seasons. While his contributions in attack are limited, his defensive prowess makes him a reliable anchor in midfield.
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↗ | Las Palmas | 22 | €8.2m | 91 | 79 |
| 2 | Luke Le Rouxsimilar↗ | IFK Värnamo | 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↗ | Real Racing Club | 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↗ | Cádiz | 35 | €300k | 86 | 75 |
| 12 | Youssef Malehsimilar↗ | Empoli | 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 best replacement for Zé Carlos?
By Doppel's fit score, Lorenzo Amatucci (Las Palmas) 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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