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 Sebastiano Esposito, Franco Cristaldo, Enzo Fernández. Doppel rates Sebastiano Esposito (Cagliari) a 85/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Pascal Groß scores 86/100 at about €2.3m. Data as of September 2026.
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Luís Esteves is a reliable defensive midfielder known for his ability to dictate play and win possession in advanced areas. With a top 27% Sofascore rating among his peers, he excels at delivering precise long balls and contributes effectively to the attack, evidenced by his solid shot output and assistance tally. His durability is a significant asset, having missed no games in the past three seasons, making him a dependable figure in midfield.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Possession won in att. third, Shots. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Luís Esteves
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sebastiano Espositosimilar↗ | Cagliari | 24 | €14m | 94 | 85 |
| 2 | Franco Cristaldosimilar↗ | Grêmio | 30 | €3.6m | 94 | 86 |
| 3 | Enzo Fernándezsimilar↗ | Chelsea | 25 | €87m | 93 | 84 |
| 4 | Fabian Riedersimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 24 | €11m | 93 | 85 |
| 5 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 32 | €4.5m | 93 | 85 |
| 6 | Hakan Çalhanoğlusimilar↗ | Inter | 32 | €17m | 93 | 84 |
| 7 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 92 | 86 |
| 8 | Farès Chaïbisimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 24 | €15m | 92 | 85 |
| 9 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 33 | €1.9m | 92 | 86 |
| 10 | Haris Hajradinovićsimilar↗ | Kasımpaşa | 32 | €1.3m | 92 | 84 |
| 11 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Hatayspor | 28 | €800k | 91 | 85 |
| 12 | Ryotaro Itosimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 28 | €5.8m | 91 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Luís Esteves
≈ 100% Luís Esteves · strong: Key passes, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Luís Esteves · strong: Key passes, Sofascore rating · medium reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Luís Esteves · strong: xG + xA, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Touches /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Luís Esteves?
By Doppel's fit score, Sebastiano Esposito (Cagliari) is the closest profile to Luís Esteves, with a 85/100 overall match. Franco Cristaldo and Enzo Fernández are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Luís Esteves?
Yes. Pascal Groß (Brighton & Hove Albion) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 86/100 at roughly €2.3m.
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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