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 (Club Brugge KV) 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 October 2026.
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Miguel Sousa is a dynamic, ball-winning central midfielder known for his aggressive pressing and ability to disrupt opposition play. With an elite Sofascore rating, he excels in successful dribbles and winning possession in the attacking third, showcasing his influence in advanced areas. His durability is a significant asset, as he has missed no games in the last three seasons, making him a reliable fixture in the squad. While finishing is not his forte, his strengths firmly establish him as a crucial cog in the midfield engine.
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↗ | Club Brugge KV | 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↗ | Everton | 24 | €15m | 92 | 85 |
| 5 | Andy Dioufsimilar↗ | Inter | 23 | €22m | 92 | 83 |
| 6 | Lucas Paquetásimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €36m | 92 | 82 |
| 7 | Paul Wannersimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 21 | €23m | 92 | 83 |
| 8 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 92 | 85 |
| 9 | Youssouf Fofanasimilar↗ | Sevilla | 27 | €25m | 91 | 84 |
| 10 | Mattias Svanbergsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €8.3m | 91 | 84 |
| 11 | Abdou Harrouisimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 28 | €1.6m | 91 | 84 |
| 12 | Dani Rodríguezsimilar↗ | Leganés | 38 | €100k | 91 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · 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, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Shots /90, Successful dribbles /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 closest look-alike to Miguel Sousa?
Statistically, Félix Lemaréchal (Club Brugge KV) is the closest look-alike to Miguel Sousa — a 85/100 profile match (93/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Miguel Sousa?
By Doppel's fit score, Félix Lemaréchal (Club Brugge KV) 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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