Players like Paulo Moreira
CM/CDMCF Estrela Amadora · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitPaulo Moreira's profile ↗
Paulo Moreira is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for CF Estrela Amadora in the Primeira Liga, aged 26, with a market value of €2m. He has made 29 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 3 goals and 2 assists. Players similar to Moreira include Kevin Appin from Burgos Club de Fútbol with a fit score of 78/100, and Allan Ackra from Clermont Foot, who has a fit score of 79/100, both offering comparable roles and statistical profiles.
About Paulo Moreira
Paulo Moreira is a goal-scoring central midfielder with a knack for finishing, showcasing a strong ability to find the net from midfield. Despite his overall Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 12% of positional peers, his durability is a standout feature, as he has missed no games in the last three seasons. While he excels in non-penalty goals, his passing accuracy in the final third needs improvement to elevate his overall impact on the game.
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Paulo Moreira
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Appinsimilar↗ | Burgos Club de Fútbol | 28 | €800k | 91 | 78 |
| 2 | Allan Ackrasimilar↗ | Clermont Foot | 22 | €600k | 90 | 79 |
| 3 | Aritz Aldasorosimilar↗ | Real Racing Club | 27 | €1.4m | 90 | 79 |
| 4 | Joshua Kitolanosimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 25 | €2.7m | 89 | 79 |
| 5 | Kolbeinn Thordarsonsimilar↗ | IFK Göteborg | 26 | €1.0m | 89 | 78 |
| 6 | Aarón Martínsimilar↗ | CD Tenerife | 20 | €700k | 89 | 79 |
| 7 | Dirk Wanner Propersimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 24 | €1.4m | 88 | 79 |
| 8 | Thiago Ojedasimilar↗ | Cultural Leonesa | 23 | €600k | 88 | 79 |
| 9 | Jordan Jamessimilar↗ | Birmingham City | 22 | €11m | 88 | 78 |
| 10 | Javi Martínezsimilar↗ | Huesca | 27 | €800k | 87 | 78 |
| 11 | Tika de Jongesimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 23 | €1.7m | 87 | 78 |
| 12 | Jandro Orellanasimilar↗ | FC Andorra | 26 | €1.0m | 87 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Paulo Moreira
≈ 100% Paulo Moreira · strong: Aerial duels won, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Paulo Moreira · medium reliability
≈ 100% Paulo Moreira · low reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Paulo Moreira?
By Doppel's fit score, Kevin Appin (Burgos Club de Fútbol) is the closest profile to Paulo Moreira, with a 78/100 overall match. Allan Ackra and Aritz Aldasoro are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Paulo Moreira?
Yes. Allan Ackra (Clermont Foot) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 79/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Paulo Moreira?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Paulo Moreira's 2025/26 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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