Players like Rafa Soares
LBFamalicão · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRafa Soares's profile ↗
The players most similar to Rafa Soares are Angeliño, Cristiano Biraghi, Matt Targett. Doppel rates Angeliño (AS Roma) a 82/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Joachim Soltvedt scores 84/100 at about €700k. Data as of October 2026.
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Rafa Soares is a creative attacking left-back, known for his ability to deliver precise crosses and key passes that unlock defenses. With a Sofascore rating in the top 33% of his peers, he consistently contributes to his team's offensive play, boasting impressive numbers in assists and big chances created. His durability is a standout trait, having missed only three games in three seasons, making him a reliable asset on the flank.
Strengths: Key passes, Accurate crosses, Accurate final-third passes. Availability: 3 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Rafa Soares
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Angeliñosimilar↗ | AS Roma | 29 | €4.2m | 92 | 82 |
| 2 | Cristiano Biraghisimilar↗ | Torino | 34 | €900k | 92 | 86 |
| 3 | Matt Targettsimilar↗ | Middlesbrough | 31 | €2.8m | 91 | 83 |
| 4 | Tiago Araújosimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 25 | €2.4m | 91 | 86 |
| 5 | Abner Viníciussimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 26 | €9.2m | 91 | 82 |
| 6 | Joachim Soltvedtsimilar↗ | SK Brann | 31 | €700k | 90 | 84 |
| 7 | Dean Jamessimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 26 | €1.6m | 90 | 86 |
| 8 | Christian Güntersimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 33 | €1.9m | 89 | 81 |
| 9 | Alexander Rossipalsimilar↗ | SG Dynamo Dresden | 30 | €600k | 89 | 83 |
| 10 | Alex Tellessimilar↗ | Botafogo | 34 | €2.9m | 89 | 81 |
| 11 | Davide Bartesaghisimilar↗ | AC Milan | 21 | €20m | 88 | 83 |
| 12 | Jeff Hardeveldsimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €400k | 88 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Rafa Soares
≈ 100% Rafa Soares · strong: Key passes, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Rafa Soares · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Rafa Soares · strong: Key passes, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Big chances created /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Rafa Soares?
Statistically, Angeliño (AS Roma) is the closest look-alike to Rafa Soares — a 82/100 profile match (92/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Rafa Soares?
By Doppel's fit score, Angeliño (AS Roma) is the closest profile to Rafa Soares, with a 82/100 overall match. Cristiano Biraghi and Matt Targett are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Rafa Soares?
Yes. Joachim Soltvedt (SK Brann) plays a similar left back role and rates 84/100 at roughly €700k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Rafa Soares?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Rafa Soares'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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