Players like Thiago Balieiro
CBVitória SC · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitThiago Balieiro's profile ↗
Thiago Balieiro is a centre-back for Vitória SC in the Primeira Liga, with 13 appearances and 1 goal in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Balieiro include Nobel Mendy from Rayo Vallecano and Michael Keane from Everton, both with a fit score of 81/100, as well as Danilho Doekhi from 1. FC Union Berlin, who has a fit score of 82/100.
About Thiago Balieiro
Thiago Balieiro is an aggressive front-foot defender, showcasing his aerial prowess and tenacity in duels. Despite his current Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 4% of his peers, he stands out for his ability to contribute offensively, scoring from set pieces and consistently winning aerial duels. With an impressive record of durability, missing no games in the last three seasons, he brings reliability to the backline, making him a player to monitor as he develops in the Primeira Liga.
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 · data: Sofascore, 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?
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