Players like Rafael Brito
CM/CDMCasa Pia · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRafael Brito's profile ↗
The players most similar to Rafael Brito are Janik Bachmann, Joffrey Bultel, Maxence Carlier. Doppel rates Janik Bachmann (FC Schalke 04) a 78/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Abdellah Baallal scores 79/100 at about €100k. Data as of July 2026.
About Rafael Brito
Rafael Brito is a dynamic box-to-box midfielder known for his ability to contribute both defensively and offensively, excelling in finishing and creating big chances. Despite his overall quality rating placing him in the bottom 21% of his positional peers, his strengths in clearances and aerial duels showcase his defensive tenacity. However, his injury history has limited his availability, which could hinder his development and impact on the pitch.
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Clearances, Big chances created. Availability: 29 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Rafael Brito
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Janik Bachmannsimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 30 | €500k | 91 | 78 |
| 2 | Joffrey Bultelsimilar↗ | US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale | 26 | €400k | 91 | 78 |
| 3 | Maxence Carliersimilar↗ | Nancy | 29 | €500k | 90 | 78 |
| 4 | Kasper Davidsensimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 21 | €2.6m | 89 | 77 |
| 5 | Jesper Isaksensimilar↗ | Kristiansund BK | 27 | €400k | 89 | 79 |
| 6 | Cheikh Fallsimilar↗ | Pau FC | 22 | €300k | 88 | 77 |
| 7 | Florian Flicksimilar↗ | 1. FC Nürnberg | 26 | €700k | 88 | 78 |
| 8 | Abdellah Baallalsimilar↗ | Clermont Foot | 22 | €100k | 87 | 79 |
| 9 | Pascal Klemenssimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 21 | €2.1m | 87 | 77 |
| 10 | Tomáš Součeksimilar↗ | West Ham United | 31 | €9.7m | 87 | 79 |
| 11 | Davy Klaassensimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 33 | €2.1m | 87 | 79 |
| 12 | Novatus Miroshisimilar↗ | Göztepe | 24 | €4.6m | 86 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Rafael Brito
≈ 100% Rafael Brito · strong: Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Rafael Brito · strong: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Rafael Brito · strong: Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Rafael Brito?
By Doppel's fit score, Janik Bachmann (FC Schalke 04) is the closest profile to Rafael Brito, with a 78/100 overall match. Joffrey Bultel and Maxence Carlier are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Rafael Brito?
Yes. Abdellah Baallal (Clermont Foot) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 79/100 at roughly €100k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Rafael Brito?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Rafael Brito'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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