Players like Diogo Sousa
CMVitória SC · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDiogo Sousa's profile ↗
The players most similar to Diogo Sousa are Eric Ebimbe, Filip Krastev, Irakli Yegoian. Doppel rates Eric Ebimbe (Eintracht Frankfurt) a 84/100 overall match — 88/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Levi Smans scores 82/100 at about €1.4m. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Diogo Sousa
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 26 | €6.5m | 88 | 84 |
| 2 | Filip Krastevsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €2.9m | 88 | 83 |
| 3 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 88 | 83 |
| 4 | Noe Lebretonsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 22 | €4.1m | 84 | 83 |
| 5 | Magnus Mattssonsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 27 | €3.9m | 86 | 82 |
| 6 | Abdou Harrouisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 28 | €1.6m | 89 | 82 |
| 7 | Levi Smanssimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 23 | €1.4m | 81 | 82 |
| 8 | Enzo Millotsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 24 | €23m | 85 | 82 |
| 9 | Himad Abdellisimilar↗ | Angers | 27 | €4.6m | 88 | 81 |
| 10 | Malik Tillmansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 24 | €27m | 87 | 81 |
| 11 | Mohamed Nassohsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 83 | 81 |
| 12 | Paul Nebelsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 24 | €17m | 81 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Diogo Sousa
≈ 100% Diogo Sousa · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Diogo Sousa · strong: Successful dribbles, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Duels won /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Diogo Sousa · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Diogo Sousa?
By Doppel's fit score, Eric Ebimbe (Eintracht Frankfurt) is the closest profile to Diogo Sousa, with a 84/100 overall match. Filip Krastev and Irakli Yegoian are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Diogo Sousa?
Yes. Levi Smans (SC Heerenveen) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 82/100 at roughly €1.4m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Diogo Sousa?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Diogo Sousa'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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