Players like Rafa Soares
LBFamalicão · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRafa Soares's profile ↗
Rafa Soares is a left-back for Famalicão in the Primeira Liga, with 24 appearances, 1 goal, and 3 assists in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Rafa Soares include Tiago Araújo from KAA Gent, Joachim Soltvedt of SK Brann, and Dean James from Go Ahead Eagles, all with a fit score of 86/100. These players share a comparable role and statistical profile, making them potential alternatives for teams seeking a player like Soares.
12 players most similar to Rafa Soares
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tiago Araújosimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 25 | €2.4m | 90 | 86 |
| 2 | Joachim Soltvedtsimilar↗ | SK Brann | 31 | €700k | 90 | 86 |
| 3 | Dean Jamessimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 26 | €1.6m | 89 | 86 |
| 4 | Cristiano Biraghisimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 34 | €900k | 92 | 85 |
| 5 | Jonas Lange Hjorthsimilar↗ | KFUM Oslo | 25 | €400k | 86 | 85 |
| 6 | Reinaldosimilar↗ | Mirassol | 37 | €400k | 85 | 85 |
| 7 | Jeff Hardeveldsimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €400k | 87 | 84 |
| 8 | Anton Ekerothsimilar↗ | HamKam | 25 | €600k | 80 | 84 |
| 9 | Alexander Rossipalsimilar↗ | SG Dynamo Dresden | 30 | €600k | 87 | 84 |
| 10 | Ryan Manningsimilar↗ | Southampton | 30 | €3.0m | 86 | 84 |
| 11 | Tommaso Corazzasimilar↗ | Cesena | 22 | €1.6m | 81 | 84 |
| 12 | Harrison Burrowssimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 24 | €9.2m | 86 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Rafa Soares
≈ 100% Rafa Soares · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Rafa Soares · strong: Key passes, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Big chances created /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Rafa Soares · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Rafa Soares?
By Doppel's fit score, Tiago Araújo (KAA Gent) is the closest profile to Rafa Soares, with a 86/100 overall match. Joachim Soltvedt and Dean James are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Rafa Soares?
Yes. Jonas Lange Hjorth (KFUM Oslo) plays a similar left back role and rates 85/100 at roughly €400k.
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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