Players like João Carvalho
CAM/CMEstoril Praia · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJoão Carvalho's profile ↗
João Carvalho is an attacking midfielder/central midfielder for Estoril Praia in the Primeira Liga, with 33 appearances, 6 goals, and 11 assists in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to João Carvalho include Mohamed Ihattaren from Fortuna Sittard, who has a fit score of 88/100, and Sami Ouaissa from NEC Nijmegen, also with a fit score of 88/100. Both players exhibit comparable roles and statistical profiles.
12 players most similar to João Carvalho
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mohamed Ihattarensimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €3.2m | 93 | 89 |
| 2 | Sami Ouaissasimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 22 | €8.2m | 92 | 88 |
| 3 | Paul Nebelsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 24 | €17m | 93 | 87 |
| 4 | Alan Patricksimilar↗ | Internacional | 35 | €2.2m | 93 | 87 |
| 5 | Cameron Puertassimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 28 | €6.8m | 91 | 86 |
| 6 | Levi Smanssimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 23 | €1.4m | 91 | 86 |
| 7 | Younes Tahasimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 24 | €4.2m | 88 | 86 |
| 8 | Thorgan Hazardsimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 33 | €1.8m | 93 | 86 |
| 9 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 33 | €1.9m | 92 | 86 |
| 10 | Calvin Stengssimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 28 | €4.8m | 94 | 86 |
| 11 | Cristo Gonzálezsimilar↗ | FC Arouca | 29 | €3.7m | 92 | 86 |
| 12 | Myron Van Brederodesimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 23 | €4.9m | 94 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match João Carvalho
≈ 100% João Carvalho · strong: Shots, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% João Carvalho · strong: Successful dribbles, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% João Carvalho · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for João Carvalho?
By Doppel's fit score, Mohamed Ihattaren (Fortuna Sittard) is the closest profile to João Carvalho, with a 89/100 overall match. Sami Ouaissa and Paul Nebel are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to João Carvalho?
Yes. Levi Smans (SC Heerenveen) plays a similar attacking midfielder role and rates 86/100 at roughly €1.4m.
How does Doppel find players similar to João Carvalho?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from João Carvalho's 2025/26 season, then ranks attacking midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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