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Players like Sidney Lima

CB/RBSanta Clara · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSidney Lima's profile ↗

The players most similar to Sidney Lima are Lewis Schouten, Dies Janse, Miguel Nóbrega. Doppel rates Lewis Schouten (Excelsior) a 83/100 overall match — 90/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Miguel Nóbrega scores 82/100 at about €400k. Data as of September 2026.

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About Sidney Lima

Sidney Lima is a reliable ball-playing centre-back known for his strong defensive presence and exceptional clearance ability, ranking in the top 24% among his peers. With a solid Sofascore rating that places him in the top 48%, he consistently showcases durability, having missed no games over the last three seasons. While he may not dominate in duels or aerial battles, his tactical awareness and clearance proficiency make him a dependable asset in the backline.

Strengths: Clearances. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.

12 players most similar to Sidney Lima

#PlayerClubAgeValueTacticalOverall
1Lewis Schoutensimilar↗Excelsior22€700k9083
2Dies Jansesimilar↗FC Groningen20€6.2m8982
3Miguel Nóbregasimilar↗Rio Ave26€400k8982
4Leandro Cabrerasimilar↗Espanyol35€900k8981
5Marnon Buschsimilar↗1. FC Heidenheim32€1.1m8783
6Eric Smithsimilar↗FC St. Pauli29€5.3m8782
7Konstantinos Koulierakissimilar↗VfL Wolfsburg23€24m8782
8Emin Bayramsimilar↗KVC Westerlo23€3.9m8784
9George Campbellsimilar↗West Bromwich Albion25€1.8m8682
10Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗FC Augsburg35€1.0m8681
11Danny da Costasimilar↗1. FSV Mainz 0533€1.1m8681
12Maximilian Bauersimilar↗Arminia Bielefeld26€1.5m8682

* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons

Why these players match Sidney Lima

1. Lewis SchoutenExcelsior83/100

≈ 100% Sidney Lima · strong: Accurate long balls, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability

Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Big chances created /90

2. Dies JanseFC Groningen82/100

≈ 100% Sidney Lima · strong: Sofascore rating, Big chances created · low reliability

Strengths: Sofascore rating, Big chances created /90

3. Miguel NóbregaRio Ave82/100

≈ 100% Sidney Lima · strong: Possession won in att. third, Accurate long balls · medium reliability

Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Accurate long balls /90

FAQ

Who is the best replacement for Sidney Lima?

By Doppel's fit score, Lewis Schouten (Excelsior) is the closest profile to Sidney Lima, with a 83/100 overall match. Dies Janse and Miguel Nóbrega are the next best fits.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Sidney Lima?

Yes. Miguel Nóbrega (Rio Ave) plays a similar centre back role and rates 82/100 at roughly €400k.

How does Doppel find players similar to Sidney Lima?

Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Sidney Lima'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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