Players like José Tavares
CMSanta Clara · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJosé Tavares's profile ↗
The players most similar to José Tavares are Ibrahima Sissoko, Daniel Requena, Anouar El Azzouzi. Doppel rates Ibrahima Sissoko (VfL Bochum 1848) a 77/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Yassin Oukili scores 77/100 at about €700k. Data as of July 2026.
About José Tavares
José Tavares is a tenacious ball-winning central midfielder, showcasing elite defensive capabilities with top-tier metrics in duels and aerial contests. Despite being in the bottom percentile for offensive contributions, his durability stands out, having missed no games over the last three seasons, making him a reliable presence in the heart of the midfield. His ability to disrupt opposition play with tackles and interceptions underlines his importance in a defensive setup.
Strengths: Duels won, Aerial duels won, Clearances. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to José Tavares
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ibrahima Sissokosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 29 | €1.9m | 91 | 77 |
| 2 | Daniel Requenasimilar↗ | Córdoba | 22 | €1.0m | 91 | 82 |
| 3 | Anouar El Azzouzisimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €1.6m | 90 | 77 |
| 4 | Yassin Oukilisimilar↗ | RKC Waalwijk | 25 | €700k | 89 | 77 |
| 5 | Stije Resinksimilar↗ | Almere City FC | 23 | €7.6m | 89 | 77 |
| 6 | Mats Pannewigsimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 22 | €2.9m | 88 | 80 |
| 7 | Duccio Degli Innocentisimilar↗ | Lecco | 23 | €1.3m | 88 | 78 |
| 8 | Rabby Nzingoulasimilar↗ | Montpellier | 21 | €2.1m | 88 | 77 |
| 9 | Noah Mbambasimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 21 | €1.8m | 88 | 78 |
| 10 | Thiago Ojedasimilar↗ | Cultural Leonesa | 23 | €600k | 87 | 78 |
| 11 | Gvidas Gineitissimilar↗ | Torino | 22 | €5.0m | 87 | 78 |
| 12 | Matias Galarzasimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 24 | €5.0m | 87 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match José Tavares
≈ 100% José Tavares · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% José Tavares · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% José Tavares · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for José Tavares?
By Doppel's fit score, Ibrahima Sissoko (VfL Bochum 1848) is the closest profile to José Tavares, with a 77/100 overall match. Daniel Requena and Anouar El Azzouzi are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to José Tavares?
Yes. Yassin Oukili (RKC Waalwijk) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 77/100 at roughly €700k.
How does Doppel find players similar to José Tavares?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from José Tavares'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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