Players like Diogo Sousa
CMVitória SC · 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 September 2026.
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Diogo Sousa is a dynamic central midfielder known for his aggressive pressing and ball-winning ability in the attacking third. With a standout performance in successful dribbles and duels won, he showcases the qualities of a tenacious playmaker who can disrupt opposition play. Although his creativity metrics lag behind, his durability is impressive, having missed no games in the last three seasons, making him a reliable asset for Vitória SC.
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↗ | Empoli | 23 | €8.2m | 91 | 82 |
| 3 | Carlos Alcarazsimilar↗ | Southampton | 24 | €15m | 90 | 83 |
| 4 | Félix Lemaréchalsimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 23 | €6.5m | 90 | 83 |
| 5 | Youssouf Fofanasimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 27 | €25m | 90 | 82 |
| 6 | Lucas Paquetásimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €36m | 90 | 81 |
| 7 | Abdou Harrouisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 28 | €1.6m | 90 | 83 |
| 8 | Filip Krastevsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €2.9m | 89 | 85 |
| 9 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 26 | €6.5m | 89 | 85 |
| 10 | Matías Vecinosimilar↗ | Lazio | 35 | €1.1m | 89 | 81 |
| 11 | Paul Wannersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 21 | €23m | 89 | 82 |
| 12 | Juninho Bacunasimilar↗ | Birmingham City | 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, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Diogo Sousa · strong: Successful dribbles, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Non-penalty goals /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 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 (Frosinone) 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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