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 (Hull City) 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 October 2026.
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Thiago Balieiro is an aggressive front-foot defender with a knack for contributing offensively, evident from his strong goal-scoring ability and aerial prowess. Despite his Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 4% of his peers, his durability shines through with no games missed in three seasons. He excels in duels and is a threat from set-pieces, making him a key asset in both defensive and attacking situations.
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↗ | Hull City | 22 | €7.7m | 89 | 81 |
| 2 | Michael Keanesimilar↗ | Everton | 33 | €2.8m | 89 | 81 |
| 3 | Danilho Doekhisimilar↗ | Lazio | 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 closest look-alike to Thiago Balieiro?
Statistically, Nobel Mendy (Hull City) is the closest look-alike to Thiago Balieiro — a 81/100 profile match (89/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Thiago Balieiro?
By Doppel's fit score, Nobel Mendy (Hull City) 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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