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 September 2026.
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João Goulart is a goal-scoring centre-back with a knack for clearances, making him a solid defensive asset who can chip in offensively. Despite a Sofascore rating in the bottom 14% of his peers, his finishing ability stands out in the top 17%, showcasing his potential as a threat from set pieces. His durability is a significant plus, having missed only two games in the last three seasons, reflecting his reliability on the pitch.
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↗ | Reggiana | 29 | €500k | 89 | 77 |
| 8 | Sidi Banesimilar↗ | Annecy FC | 22 | €1.0m | 89 | 77 |
| 9 | Mathis Magninsimilar↗ | Rodez AF | 25 | €1.6m | 88 | 78 |
| 10 | Axel Drouhinsimilar↗ | Annecy FC | 26 | €1.2m | 88 | 79 |
| 11 | Nicola Pietrangelisimilar↗ | Südtirol | 26 | €1.2m | 88 | 78 |
| 12 | Xavi Sintessimilar↗ | Córdoba | 25 | €400k | 88 | 78 |
* 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 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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