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, Edan Diop, Arijon Ibrahimović. Doppel rates Kevin Paredes (VfL Wolfsburg) a 88/100 overall match — 97/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Patrick Brouwer scores 84/100 at about €700k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Maximiliano Araújo
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Paredessimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 23 | €1.9m | 97 | 88 |
| 2 | Edan Diopsimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 22 | €2.8m | 92 | 87 |
| 3 | Arijon Ibrahimovićsimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 21 | €11m | 89 | 86 |
| 4 | Jón Dagur Þórsteinssonsimilar↗ | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 28 | €800k | 91 | 86 |
| 5 | Michel Ange Balikwishasimilar↗ | Royal Antwerp FC | 25 | €3.3m | 93 | 85 |
| 6 | Patrick Brouwersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 25 | €700k | 84 | 84 |
| 7 | Gabriel Martínezsimilar↗ | Sporting Braga | 23 | €7.2m | 92 | 84 |
| 8 | Sorrisosimilar↗ | Famalicão | 25 | €4.8m | 90 | 84 |
| 9 | Oliver Valaker Edvardsensimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 27 | €3.1m | 89 | 83 |
| 10 | Afonso Moreirasimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 21 | €18m | 90 | 83 |
| 11 | Julimarsimilar↗ | Athletico | 25 | €2.1m | 90 | 83 |
| 12 | Íñigo Cordobasimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 29 | €1.5m | 91 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, 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
≈ 100% Maximiliano Araújo · strong: Possession won in att. third, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Maximiliano Araújo · strong: Key passes, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Maximiliano Araújo?
By Doppel's fit score, Kevin Paredes (VfL Wolfsburg) is the closest profile to Maximiliano Araújo, with a 88/100 overall match. Edan Diop and Arijon Ibrahimović are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Maximiliano Araújo?
Yes. Patrick Brouwer (SC Telstar) plays a similar left back role and rates 84/100 at roughly €700k.
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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