Players like Thiago Balieiro
CBVitória SC · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitThiago Balieiro's profile ↗
The players most similar to Thiago Balieiro are Nobel Mendy, Michael Keane, Danilho Doekhi. Doppel rates Nobel Mendy (Rayo Vallecano) a 81/100 overall match — 89/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Husniddin Aliqulov scores 80/100 at about €1.2m. Data as of September 2026.
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Thiago Balieiro is an aggressive front-foot defender who thrives in duels and aerial challenges. Despite his low overall quality rating, he stands out with impressive metrics in shots, non-penalty goals, and duels won, showcasing his potential to contribute offensively from the back. His durability is a significant asset, having missed no games in three seasons, highlighting his reliability on the pitch. Balieiro has the tools to develop further, particularly in enhancing his long ball accuracy.
Strengths: Shots, Aerial duels won, Non-penalty goals. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Thiago Balieiro
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nobel Mendysimilar↗ | Rayo Vallecano | 22 | €7.7m | 89 | 81 |
| 2 | Michael Keanesimilar↗ | Everton | 33 | €2.8m | 89 | 81 |
| 3 | Danilho Doekhisimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 28 | €14m | 89 | 83 |
| 4 | Ze Vitorsimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 25 | €2.4m | 89 | 81 |
| 5 | Konstantinos Mavropanossimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €20m | 88 | 80 |
| 6 | Emmanuel Kakousimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 21 | €2.2m | 88 | 83 |
| 7 | Husniddin Aliqulovsimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 27 | €1.2m | 88 | 80 |
| 8 | Kacper Potulskisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 19 | €17m | 88 | 82 |
| 9 | Tiago Gabrielsimilar↗ | Lecce | 22 | €15m | 87 | 83 |
| 10 | Maximilian Großersimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 25 | €700k | 87 | 84 |
| 11 | Jannis Heuersimilar↗ | Preußen Münster | 27 | €900k | 87 | 82 |
| 12 | Dan Zagadousimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 27 | €1.9m | 87 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Thiago Balieiro
≈ 100% Thiago Balieiro · strong: Clearances, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Thiago Balieiro · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Thiago Balieiro · strong: Shots, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Thiago Balieiro?
By Doppel's fit score, Nobel Mendy (Rayo Vallecano) is the closest profile to Thiago Balieiro, with a 81/100 overall match. Michael Keane and Danilho Doekhi are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Thiago Balieiro?
Yes. Husniddin Aliqulov (Çaykur Rizespor) plays a similar centre back role and rates 80/100 at roughly €1.2m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Thiago Balieiro?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Thiago Balieiro'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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