Players like João Novais
CM/CAM/CDMRio Ave · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitJoão Novais's profile ↗
The players most similar to João Novais are Hugo Félix, Christian Eriksen, Haris Hajradinović. Doppel rates Hugo Félix (Tondela) a 84/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Ajdin Hrustić scores 85/100 at about €600k. Data as of October 2026.
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João Novais is a creative playmaker who thrives in the attacking midfield role, demonstrating elite vision and precision with his passing. His impressive ability to deliver accurate long balls and create big chances highlights his offensive prowess, ranking him in the top 20% of his positional peers. At 33, his durability is commendable, with no games missed in the last three seasons, showcasing his reliability on the pitch despite an overall Sofascore rating that places him in the bottom 41%.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, xG + xA, Big chances created. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to João Novais
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hugo Félixsimilar↗ | Tondela | 22 | €800k | 94 | 84 |
| 2 | Christian Eriksensimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 34 | €2.4m | 93 | 86 |
| 3 | Haris Hajradinovićsimilar↗ | Kasımpaşa | 32 | €1.3m | 93 | 85 |
| 4 | Ajdin Hrustićsimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 30 | €600k | 92 | 85 |
| 5 | Danel Sinanisimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 29 | €2.9m | 92 | 85 |
| 6 | Anouar Ait El Hadjsimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 24 | €4.5m | 92 | 86 |
| 7 | Marco Richtersimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 29 | €1.6m | 92 | 86 |
| 8 | Gianluca Caprarisimilar↗ | Padova | 33 | €600k | 91 | 83 |
| 9 | Farès Chaïbisimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 24 | €15m | 91 | 84 |
| 10 | Shaylonsimilar↗ | Mirassol | 29 | €1.0m | 91 | 84 |
| 11 | Romano Schmidsimilar↗ | Frosinone | 26 | €17m | 91 | 84 |
| 12 | Franco Cristaldosimilar↗ | CA Talleres | 30 | €3.6m | 90 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match João Novais
≈ 100% João Novais · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% João Novais · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% João Novais · strong: Sofascore rating, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to João Novais?
Statistically, Hugo Félix (Tondela) is the closest look-alike to João Novais — a 84/100 profile match (94/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for João Novais?
By Doppel's fit score, Hugo Félix (Tondela) is the closest profile to João Novais, with a 84/100 overall match. Christian Eriksen and Haris Hajradinović are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to João Novais?
Yes. Ajdin Hrustić (Heracles Almelo) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 85/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to João Novais?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from João Novais's 2024/25 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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