Players like David Sousa
CB/LBCasa Pia · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDavid Sousa's profile ↗
The players most similar to David Sousa are Justin Hubner, Philipp Sander, Jubal. Doppel rates Justin Hubner (Fortuna Sittard) a 84/100 overall match — 88/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, John Brooks scores 80/100 at about €200k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to David Sousa
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Justin Hubnersimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 23 | €1.0m | 88 | 84 |
| 2 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 86 | 81 |
| 3 | Jubalsimilar↗ | Auxerre | 33 | €1.6m | 84 | 81 |
| 4 | Leopold Querfeldsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 23 | €19m | 84 | 81 |
| 5 | John Brookssimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 33 | €200k | 87 | 80 |
| 6 | Konstantinos Koulierakissimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 23 | €24m | 85 | 80 |
| 7 | Adrián de la Fuentesimilar↗ | Levante UD | 27 | €4.1m | 79 | 80 |
| 8 | Leandro Cabrerasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 35 | €900k | 88 | 80 |
| 9 | Edgar Gonzálezsimilar↗ | Almería | 29 | €800k | 90 | 80 |
| 10 | Rio Hillensimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 86 | 80 |
| 11 | Isaak Tourésimilar↗ | Lorient | 23 | €1.3m | 81 | 80 |
| 12 | Jan Van den Berghsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 32 | €800k | 83 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match David Sousa
≈ 100% David Sousa · strong: Clearances, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% David Sousa · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% David Sousa · strong: Sofascore rating, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Clearances /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for David Sousa?
By Doppel's fit score, Justin Hubner (Fortuna Sittard) is the closest profile to David Sousa, with a 84/100 overall match. Philipp Sander and Jubal are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to David Sousa?
Yes. John Brooks (TSG Hoffenheim) plays a similar centre back role and rates 80/100 at roughly €200k.
How does Doppel find players similar to David Sousa?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from David Sousa's 2025/26 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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