Players like Liziero
CM/CDMSão Paulo · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLiziero's profile ↗
Liziero is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for São Paulo in the BRA-Serie A, with 28 appearances and 4 assists in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Liziero include Doğucan Haspolat from KVC Westerlo, who has a fit score of 86/100, and Gerard Gumbau from Granada, with a fit score of 83/100. Both offer comparable roles and statistical profiles in their respective leagues.
About Liziero
Liziero is a sophisticated deep-lying playmaker, excelling in orchestrating midfield play with a keen eye for creating opportunities. His impressive ability to deliver accurate crosses and key passes ranks him among the top 11% of his positional peers, while his solid defensive contributions demonstrate a well-rounded game. With only a few games missed this season, his reliability on the pitch further underscores his value to São Paulo.
Strengths: Accurate crosses, Key passes, Big chances created.
12 players most similar to Liziero
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Doğucan Haspolatsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 26 | €5.2m | 95 | 86 |
| 2 | Gerard Gumbausimilar↗ | Granada | 32 | €1.2m | 94 | 83 |
| 3 | Enzo Le Féesimilar↗ | Sunderland | 26 | €26m | 92 | 84 |
| 4 | Adam Whartonsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 22 | €74m | 92 | 84 |
| 5 | Serginhosimilar↗ | Santa Clara | 27 | €2.8m | 91 | 84 |
| 6 | Lincolnsimilar↗ | FC Alverca | 28 | €3.7m | 91 | 84 |
| 7 | Rihito Yamamotosimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 25 | €7.4m | 91 | 84 |
| 8 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 91 | 85 |
| 9 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 32 | €4.5m | 90 | 84 |
| 10 | Kartal Kayra Yılmazsimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 26 | €2.4m | 90 | 83 |
| 11 | Max Birdsimilar↗ | Bristol City | 26 | €2.4m | 90 | 85 |
| 12 | Adrien Thomassonsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 33 | €4.3m | 90 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Liziero
≈ 100% Liziero · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Liziero · strong: Accurate long balls, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Liziero · strong: Big chances created, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Liziero?
By Doppel's fit score, Doğucan Haspolat (KVC Westerlo) is the closest profile to Liziero, with a 86/100 overall match. Gerard Gumbau and Enzo Le Fée are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Liziero?
Yes. Gerard Gumbau (Granada) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 83/100 at roughly €1.2m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Liziero?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Liziero'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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