Players like Luís Esteves
CM/CDM/CAMGil Vicente · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLuís Esteves's profile ↗
The players most similar to Luís Esteves are Franco Cristaldo, Mohamed Ihattaren, Kevin Stöger. Doppel rates Franco Cristaldo (Grêmio) a 86/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Görkem Sağlam scores 85/100 at about €800k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Luís Esteves
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Franco Cristaldosimilar↗ | Grêmio | 30 | €3.6m | 94 | 86 |
| 2 | Mohamed Ihattarensimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €3.2m | 88 | 86 |
| 3 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 33 | €1.9m | 91 | 85 |
| 4 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Hatayspor | 28 | €800k | 92 | 85 |
| 5 | Adil Aouchichesimilar↗ | Sunderland | 24 | €3.8m | 90 | 85 |
| 6 | Alfie Devinesimilar↗ | Preston North End | 22 | €8.2m | 92 | 85 |
| 7 | Paul Nebelsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 24 | €17m | 89 | 85 |
| 8 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 91 | 85 |
| 9 | Marco Reussimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 37 | €1.4m | 92 | 85 |
| 10 | Raphael Veigasimilar↗ | Palmeiras | 31 | €6.7m | 90 | 85 |
| 11 | Ryotaro Itosimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 28 | €5.8m | 91 | 85 |
| 12 | Carel Eitingsimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 28 | €1.3m | 91 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Luís Esteves
≈ 100% Luís Esteves · strong: Key passes, Sofascore rating · medium reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Luís Esteves · strong: Shots, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Luís Esteves · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Luís Esteves?
By Doppel's fit score, Franco Cristaldo (Grêmio) is the closest profile to Luís Esteves, with a 86/100 overall match. Mohamed Ihattaren and Kevin Stöger are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Luís Esteves?
Yes. Görkem Sağlam (Hatayspor) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 85/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Luís Esteves?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Luís Esteves'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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