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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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
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lewis Schoutensimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €700k | 90 | 83 |
| 2 | Dies Jansesimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 20 | €6.2m | 89 | 82 |
| 3 | Miguel Nóbregasimilar↗ | Rio Ave | 26 | €400k | 89 | 82 |
| 4 | Leandro Cabrerasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 35 | €900k | 89 | 81 |
| 5 | Marnon Buschsimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 32 | €1.1m | 87 | 83 |
| 6 | Eric Smithsimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 29 | €5.3m | 87 | 82 |
| 7 | Konstantinos Koulierakissimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 23 | €24m | 87 | 82 |
| 8 | Emin Bayramsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €3.9m | 87 | 84 |
| 9 | George Campbellsimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 25 | €1.8m | 86 | 82 |
| 10 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 86 | 81 |
| 11 | Danny da Costasimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 33 | €1.1m | 86 | 81 |
| 12 | Maximilian Bauersimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 26 | €1.5m | 86 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Sidney Lima
≈ 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
≈ 100% Sidney Lima · strong: Sofascore rating, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Big chances created /90
≈ 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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