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 September 2026.
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José Tavares is a robust defensive midfielder, excelling in winning duels and aerial battles, making him a formidable presence in the engine room. With a Sofascore rating in the bottom 17% of his peers, he shows potential for growth, particularly in contributing to offensive play, as indicated by his limited goal and assist output. However, his durability is a significant asset, having missed no games in the last three seasons, highlighting his reliability and resilience on the pitch.
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 · 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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