Players like Miguel Sousa
CMCasa Pia · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitMiguel Sousa's profile ↗
The players most similar to Miguel Sousa are Félix Lemaréchal, Pablo Ibáñez, Luka Sučić. Doppel rates Félix Lemaréchal (Cercle Brugge) a 85/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Pablo Ibáñez scores 83/100 at about €4.1m. Data as of July 2026.
About Miguel Sousa
Miguel Sousa is a dynamic central midfielder known for his aggressive ball-winning capabilities and dribbling finesse. With a Sofascore rating in the bottom 43%, he may not shine as brightly as elite peers, but his top 5% success in dribbles and top 10% in possession recovery in the attacking third highlight his ability to disrupt opposition play. His durability is a key asset, having missed no games in the last three seasons, making him a reliable presence in midfield despite his struggles in goal contributions.
Strengths: Successful dribbles, Possession won in att. third, Duels won. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Miguel Sousa
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Félix Lemaréchalsimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 23 | €6.5m | 93 | 85 |
| 2 | Pablo Ibáñezsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 28 | €4.1m | 93 | 83 |
| 3 | Luka Sučićsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 24 | €11m | 93 | 84 |
| 4 | Carlos Alcarazsimilar↗ | Southampton | 24 | €15m | 92 | 85 |
| 5 | Andy Dioufsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 23 | €22m | 92 | 83 |
| 6 | Lucas Paquetásimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €36m | 92 | 82 |
| 7 | Paul Wannersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 21 | €23m | 92 | 83 |
| 8 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 92 | 85 |
| 9 | Curtis Jonessimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 25 | €33m | 91 | 82 |
| 10 | Youssouf Fofanasimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 27 | €25m | 91 | 83 |
| 11 | Mattias Svanbergsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €8.3m | 91 | 84 |
| 12 | Abdou Harrouisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 28 | €1.6m | 91 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Miguel Sousa
≈ 100% Miguel Sousa · strong: Successful dribbles, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Miguel Sousa · strong: Duels won, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Miguel Sousa · strong: Possession won in att. third, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Shots /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Miguel Sousa?
By Doppel's fit score, Félix Lemaréchal (Cercle Brugge) is the closest profile to Miguel Sousa, with a 85/100 overall match. Pablo Ibáñez and Luka Sučić are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Miguel Sousa?
Yes. Pablo Ibáñez (Deportivo Alavés) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 83/100 at roughly €4.1m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Miguel Sousa?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Miguel Sousa'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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