Players like João Aurélio
RBCD Nacional · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJoão Aurélio's profile ↗
The players most similar to João Aurélio are Kellen Fisher, Enzo Tacafred, Nacho Vidal. Doppel rates Kellen Fisher (Norwich City) a 78/100 overall match — 87/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Bebeto scores 79/100 at about €100k. Data as of September 2026.
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João Aurélio is a seasoned defensive stalwart, excelling as a resilient right-back known for his aerial prowess and defensive contributions. With a Sofascore rating in the bottom 23% of his peers, he may not be a game-changer in attack, but his top-tier stats in tackles, interceptions, and duels highlight his reliability and tenacity at the back. Impressively durable, Aurélio has missed no games in the last three seasons, proving his value as a dependable presence in defense.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Tackles + interceptions, Duels won. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to João Aurélio
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kellen Fishersimilar↗ | Norwich City | 22 | €2.9m | 87 | 78 |
| 2 | Enzo Tacafredsimilar↗ | Nancy | 21 | €1.6m | 87 | 78 |
| 3 | Nacho Vidalsimilar↗ | Real Oviedo | 31 | €1.3m | 87 | 79 |
| 4 | Oliver Olsensimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 26 | €1.6m | 87 | 78 |
| 5 | Bebetosimilar↗ | Tondela | 36 | €100k | 86 | 79 |
| 6 | Olivier Aertssensimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 22 | €600k | 86 | 78 |
| 7 | Alberto Dadiesimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 24 | €300k | 86 | 78 |
| 8 | Terry Devlinsimilar↗ | Portsmouth | 23 | €3.9m | 85 | 79 |
| 9 | Ben Godfreysimilar↗ | Everton | 28 | €4.7m | 85 | 79 |
| 10 | Ozan Kabaksimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 26 | €15m | 85 | 78 |
| 11 | Marios Vrousaisimilar↗ | Rio Ave | 28 | €3.1m | 84 | 78 |
| 12 | Daniel Tonolisimilar↗ | Modena | 24 | €3.8m | 84 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match João Aurélio
≈ 100% João Aurélio · low reliability
≈ 100% João Aurélio · strong: Aerial duels won %, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Duels won /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% João Aurélio · low reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for João Aurélio?
By Doppel's fit score, Kellen Fisher (Norwich City) is the closest profile to João Aurélio, with a 78/100 overall match. Enzo Tacafred and Nacho Vidal are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to João Aurélio?
Yes. Bebeto (Tondela) plays a similar right back role and rates 79/100 at roughly €100k.
How does Doppel find players similar to João Aurélio?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from João Aurélio's 2025/26 season, then ranks right backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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