Players like João Goulart
CB/RBCasa Pia · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJoão Goulart's profile ↗
The players most similar to João Goulart are Kazunari Kita, Carlos Hernández, Siad Gourville. Doppel rates Kazunari Kita (Real Sociedad B) a 83/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Carlos Hernández scores 78/100 at about €100k. Data as of October 2026.
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João Goulart profiles as a goal-scoring centre-back with a knack for clearances, showcasing his defensive solidity and aerial prowess. Despite a Sofascore rating in the bottom 14% of his positional peers, he stands out with impressive finishing ability, contributing two goals this season. Goulart's durability is a significant asset, having missed just two games in three seasons, making him a reliable option in defense. While his passing accuracy could improve, his strengths lie in his defensive contributions and goal threat.
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Clearances, Non-penalty goals. Availability: 2 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to João Goulart
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kazunari Kitasimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 21 | €1.8m | 94 | 83 |
| 2 | Carlos Hernándezsimilar↗ | AD Ceuta | 36 | €100k | 91 | 78 |
| 3 | Siad Gourvillesimilar↗ | US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale | 26 | €800k | 90 | 80 |
| 4 | Marco Morenosimilar↗ | Eibar | 25 | €800k | 90 | 79 |
| 5 | Yannis Nahounousimilar↗ | Nancy | 22 | €400k | 90 | 78 |
| 6 | Bojan Kovačevićsimilar↗ | Cádiz | 22 | €1.0m | 90 | 80 |
| 7 | Andrea Meronisimilar↗ | Mantova | 29 | €500k | 89 | 77 |
| 8 | Mathis Magninsimilar↗ | Rodez AF | 25 | €1.6m | 88 | 78 |
| 9 | Axel Drouhinsimilar↗ | Annecy FC | 26 | €1.2m | 88 | 79 |
| 10 | Nicola Pietrangelisimilar↗ | Südtirol | 26 | €1.2m | 88 | 78 |
| 11 | Xavi Sintessimilar↗ | Córdoba | 25 | €400k | 88 | 78 |
| 12 | Óscar Rivassimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 26 | €900k | 88 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match João Goulart
≈ 100% João Goulart · strong: Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
≈ 100% João Goulart · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% João Goulart · strong: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to João Goulart?
Statistically, Kazunari Kita (Real Sociedad B) is the closest look-alike to João Goulart — a 83/100 profile match (94/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for João Goulart?
By Doppel's fit score, Kazunari Kita (Real Sociedad B) is the closest profile to João Goulart, with a 83/100 overall match. Carlos Hernández and Siad Gourville are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to João Goulart?
Yes. Carlos Hernández (AD Ceuta) plays a similar centre back role and rates 78/100 at roughly €100k.
How does Doppel find players similar to João Goulart?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from João Goulart'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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