Players like Diogo Sousa
CMRC Strasbourg · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDiogo Sousa's profile ↗
The players most similar to Diogo Sousa are Pablo Ibáñez, Jacopo Fazzini, Carlos Alcaraz. Doppel rates Pablo Ibáñez (Deportivo Alavés) a 83/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Abdou Harroui scores 83/100 at about €1.6m. Data as of October 2026.
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Diogo Sousa is an aggressive ball-winning central midfielder who excels in disrupting opposition play and driving forward with the ball. His elite dribbling and strong presence in the attacking third highlight his ability to influence games, making him a valuable asset in transition. While he may not create many key chances, his durability and consistent performances over the last three seasons signal a reliable presence in the squad, poised for further development in Ligue 1.
Strengths: Successful dribbles, Possession won in att. third, Shots. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Diogo Sousa
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pablo Ibáñezsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 28 | €4.1m | 93 | 83 |
| 2 | Jacopo Fazzinisimilar↗ | Cagliari | 23 | €8.2m | 91 | 82 |
| 3 | Carlos Alcarazsimilar↗ | Everton | 24 | €15m | 90 | 83 |
| 4 | Youssouf Fofanasimilar↗ | Sevilla | 27 | €25m | 90 | 83 |
| 5 | Félix Lemaréchalsimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 23 | €6.5m | 90 | 83 |
| 6 | Lucas Paquetásimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €36m | 90 | 81 |
| 7 | Abdou Harrouisimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 28 | €1.6m | 90 | 83 |
| 8 | Filip Krastevsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €2.9m | 89 | 85 |
| 9 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 26 | €6.5m | 89 | 84 |
| 10 | Matías Vecinosimilar↗ | No team | 35 | €1.1m | 89 | 81 |
| 11 | Paul Wannersimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 21 | €23m | 89 | 82 |
| 12 | Juninho Bacunasimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 29 | €1.8m | 89 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Diogo Sousa
≈ 100% Diogo Sousa · strong: Duels won, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Shots /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Diogo Sousa · strong: Non-penalty goals, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Successful dribbles /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Diogo Sousa · strong: Shots, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Successful dribbles /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Diogo Sousa?
Statistically, Pablo Ibáñez (Deportivo Alavés) is the closest look-alike to Diogo Sousa — a 83/100 profile match (93/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Diogo Sousa?
By Doppel's fit score, Pablo Ibáñez (Deportivo Alavés) is the closest profile to Diogo Sousa, with a 83/100 overall match. Jacopo Fazzini and Carlos Alcaraz are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Diogo Sousa?
Yes. Abdou Harroui (Hellas Verona) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 83/100 at roughly €1.6m.
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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