Players like Maximiliano Araújo
LB/LM/LWSporting CP · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMaximiliano Araújo's profile ↗
The players most similar to Maximiliano Araújo are Kevin Paredes, Nico O'Reilly, Patrick Wimmer. Doppel rates Kevin Paredes (FC Utrecht) a 89/100 overall match — 97/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Kevin Paredes scores 89/100 at about €1.9m. Data as of October 2026.
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Maximiliano Araújo is a dynamic left-back with a knack for contributing offensively, showcasing his dual threat as both a defender and an attacking option. His impressive Sofascore rating places him in the top 23% of his positional peers, underlining his quality on the pitch. With strong metrics in tackles, interceptions, and duels won, he excels defensively while also delivering with 5 goals and 4 assists this season. His durability is a bonus, having missed only 6 games in three seasons, making him a reliable asset for any team.
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won, Non-penalty goals. Availability: 6 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Maximiliano Araújo
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Paredessimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 23 | €1.9m | 97 | 89 |
| 2 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 21 | €76m | 95 | 83 |
| 3 | Patrick Wimmersimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 25 | €11m | 94 | 84 |
| 4 | Michel Ange Balikwishasimilar↗ | Royal Antwerp FC | 25 | €3.3m | 93 | 85 |
| 5 | Edan Diopsimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 22 | €2.8m | 93 | 88 |
| 6 | Abderrahman Rebbachsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 28 | €2.4m | 92 | 84 |
| 7 | Filip Krastevsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €2.9m | 92 | 84 |
| 8 | Germán Valerasimilar↗ | Elche | 24 | €6.2m | 92 | 84 |
| 9 | Rodrigo Riquelmesimilar↗ | Real Betis | 26 | €4.3m | 92 | 84 |
| 10 | Abdessamad Ezzalzoulisimilar↗ | Real Betis | 25 | €43m | 91 | 84 |
| 11 | Afonso Moreirasimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 21 | €18m | 91 | 85 |
| 12 | Arijon Ibrahimovićsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 21 | €11m | 91 | 88 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Maximiliano Araújo
≈ 100% Maximiliano Araújo · strong: Duels won, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Maximiliano Araújo · strong: Touches, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Maximiliano Araújo · strong: Duels won, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Maximiliano Araújo?
Statistically, Kevin Paredes (FC Utrecht) is the closest look-alike to Maximiliano Araújo — a 89/100 profile match (97/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Maximiliano Araújo?
By Doppel's fit score, Kevin Paredes (FC Utrecht) is the closest profile to Maximiliano Araújo, with a 89/100 overall match. Nico O'Reilly and Patrick Wimmer are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Maximiliano Araújo?
Yes. Kevin Paredes (FC Utrecht) plays a similar left back role and rates 89/100 at roughly €1.9m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Maximiliano Araújo?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Maximiliano Araújo'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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