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 Danny Bakker, Emin Bayram, Ross Sykes. Doppel rates Danny Bakker (SC Telstar) a 85/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Danny Bakker scores 85/100 at about €500k. Data as of September 2026.
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Matheus Araújo is a dynamic left-back with the versatility to excel as a centre-back, showcasing a strong presence in duels and aerial challenges. His impressive Sofascore rating places him in the top 22% of his positional peers, highlighting his ability to win duels and make accurate long passes, while also contributing effectively in attacking transitions. However, his injury history raises concerns about durability, as he has missed significant game time over the past few seasons.
Strengths: Duels won, Successful dribbles, Accurate long balls. Availability: 24 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Matheus Araújo
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Danny Bakkersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €500k | 93 | 85 |
| 2 | Emin Bayramsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €3.9m | 92 | 86 |
| 3 | Ross Sykessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 27 | €4.9m | 92 | 86 |
| 4 | Boy Kempersimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 27 | €1.1m | 90 | 86 |
| 5 | Oumar Soletsimilar↗ | Udinese | 26 | €22m | 90 | 83 |
| 6 | Alexander Rossipalsimilar↗ | SG Dynamo Dresden | 30 | €600k | 89 | 85 |
| 7 | Davide Bartesaghisimilar↗ | AC Milan | 21 | €20m | 89 | 84 |
| 8 | Ryan Manningsimilar↗ | Southampton | 30 | €3.0m | 88 | 85 |
| 9 | Marc Bolasimilar↗ | Watford | 29 | €1.5m | 88 | 83 |
| 10 | Adrián de la Fuentesimilar↗ | Levante UD | 27 | €4.1m | 88 | 85 |
| 11 | Cuiabanosimilar↗ | Botafogo | 23 | €10m | 88 | 83 |
| 12 | Mortadha Ben Ouanessimilar↗ | Kasımpaşa | 32 | €1.4m | 88 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Matheus Araújo
≈ 100% Matheus Araújo · strong: Aerial duels won, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Matheus Araújo · strong: Clearances, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Matheus Araújo · strong: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Matheus Araújo?
By Doppel's fit score, Danny Bakker (SC Telstar) is the closest profile to Matheus Araújo, with a 85/100 overall match. Emin Bayram and Ross Sykes are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Matheus Araújo?
Yes. Danny Bakker (SC Telstar) plays a similar left back role and rates 85/100 at roughly €500k.
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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