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 Nico O'Reilly, Patrick Wimmer, Michel Ange Balikwisha. Doppel rates Nico O'Reilly (Manchester City) a 83/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Abderrahman Rebbach scores 84/100 at about €2.4m. Data as of September 2026.
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Maximiliano Araújo is a dynamic left-back with a strong two-way game, excelling in tackles, interceptions, and duels, placing him in the top 16% of his positional peers. His ability to contribute offensively with five goals and four assists this season showcases his dual threat, while his overall performance ranks him in the top 23%. With only six games missed in the last three seasons, Araújo is a durable and reliable presence on the pitch, making him a valuable asset for Sporting CP.
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 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 21 | €76m | 95 | 83 |
| 2 | Patrick Wimmersimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 25 | €11m | 94 | 84 |
| 3 | Michel Ange Balikwishasimilar↗ | Royal Antwerp FC | 25 | €3.3m | 93 | 85 |
| 4 | Edan Diopsimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 22 | €2.8m | 93 | 88 |
| 5 | Abderrahman Rebbachsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 28 | €2.4m | 92 | 84 |
| 6 | Filip Krastevsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €2.9m | 92 | 84 |
| 7 | Germán Valerasimilar↗ | Elche | 24 | €6.2m | 92 | 84 |
| 8 | Rodrigo Riquelmesimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 26 | €4.3m | 92 | 84 |
| 9 | Dwight McNeilsimilar↗ | Everton | 27 | €19m | 91 | 84 |
| 10 | Abdessamad Ezzalzoulisimilar↗ | Real Betis | 25 | €43m | 91 | 84 |
| 11 | Afonso Moreirasimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 21 | €18m | 91 | 85 |
| 12 | Arijon Ibrahimovićsimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 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: 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
≈ 100% Maximiliano Araújo · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Maximiliano Araújo?
By Doppel's fit score, Nico O'Reilly (Manchester City) is the closest profile to Maximiliano Araújo, with a 83/100 overall match. Patrick Wimmer and Michel Ange Balikwisha are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Maximiliano Araújo?
Yes. Abderrahman Rebbach (Deportivo Alavés) plays a similar left back role and rates 84/100 at roughly €2.4m.
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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