Players like Matheus Araújo
LB/CB/LMSanta Clara · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMatheus Araújo's profile ↗
The players most similar to Matheus Araújo are Emin Bayram, Anton Ekeroth, Ravil Tagir. Doppel rates Emin Bayram (KVC Westerlo) a 87/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Reinaldo scores 85/100 at about €400k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Matheus Araújo
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emin Bayramsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €3.9m | 93 | 87 |
| 2 | Anton Ekerothsimilar↗ | HamKam | 25 | €600k | 83 | 86 |
| 3 | Ravil Tagirsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €1.5m | 90 | 86 |
| 4 | Bjorn Meijersimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 23 | €2.8m | 87 | 86 |
| 5 | Reinaldosimilar↗ | Mirassol | 37 | €400k | 87 | 85 |
| 6 | Ross Sykessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 27 | €4.9m | 91 | 85 |
| 7 | Edan Diopsimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 22 | €2.8m | 83 | 85 |
| 8 | Boy Kempersimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 27 | €1.1m | 89 | 85 |
| 9 | Odin Luras Bjørtuftsimilar↗ | Bodø/Glimt | 28 | €4.1m | 89 | 85 |
| 10 | Ryan Manningsimilar↗ | Southampton | 30 | €3.0m | 88 | 85 |
| 11 | Jonas Lange Hjorthsimilar↗ | KFUM Oslo | 25 | €400k | 84 | 85 |
| 12 | Danny Bakkersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €500k | 92 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Matheus Araújo
≈ 100% Matheus Araújo · strong: Clearances, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Matheus Araújo · strong: Accurate crosses, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Matheus Araújo · strong: Non-penalty goals, Accurate long balls · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Accurate long balls /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Matheus Araújo?
By Doppel's fit score, Emin Bayram (KVC Westerlo) is the closest profile to Matheus Araújo, with a 87/100 overall match. Anton Ekeroth and Ravil Tagir are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Matheus Araújo?
Yes. Reinaldo (Mirassol) plays a similar left back role and rates 85/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Matheus Araújo?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Matheus Araújo's 2025/26 season, then ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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