Players like Fábio Vieira
CM/RW/CDMFC Porto · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitFábio Vieira's profile ↗
The players most similar to Fábio Vieira are Lazar Samardžić, Ludovic Blas, Pablo Pagis. Doppel rates Lazar Samardžić (Udinese) a 85/100 overall match — 96/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Paulo Dybala scores 86/100 at about €5.2m. Data as of September 2026.
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Fábio Vieira is a dynamic offensive midfielder with a knack for goal-scoring, thriving as both a central playmaker and a right winger. His elite performance in the top 7% of his positional peers underscores his ability to create and finish chances, boasting impressive metrics in shots and non-penalty goals. While he has struggled in aerial duels, his creativity and scoring prowess make him a standout asset when fit, despite some injury concerns in recent seasons.
Strengths: Shots, Sofascore rating, Finishing (npG − npxG /90). Availability: 20 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Fábio Vieira
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lazar Samardžićsimilar↗ | Udinese | 24 | €16m | 96 | 85 |
| 2 | Ludovic Blassimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 29 | €9.3m | 96 | 86 |
| 3 | Pablo Pagissimilar↗ | Lorient | 24 | €14m | 95 | 87 |
| 4 | Paulo Dybalasimilar↗ | AS Roma | 33 | €5.2m | 95 | 86 |
| 5 | Andreas Skov Olsensimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 27 | €6.6m | 95 | 87 |
| 6 | Christian Pulišićsimilar↗ | AC Milan | 28 | €43m | 95 | 85 |
| 7 | Justin Kluivertsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 27 | €24m | 94 | 86 |
| 8 | Jacob Murphysimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 31 | €11m | 94 | 86 |
| 9 | Andrea Colpanisimilar↗ | Monza | 27 | €3.8m | 94 | 85 |
| 10 | Mason Greenwoodsimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 25 | €53m | 94 | 85 |
| 11 | Jakob Breumsimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 23 | €5.5m | 94 | 87 |
| 12 | Wilfried Gnontosimilar↗ | Leeds United | 23 | €17m | 94 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Fábio Vieira
≈ 100% Fábio Vieira · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Fábio Vieira · strong: Successful dribbles, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Sofascore rating, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Fábio Vieira · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Fábio Vieira?
By Doppel's fit score, Lazar Samardžić (Udinese) is the closest profile to Fábio Vieira, with a 85/100 overall match. Ludovic Blas and Pablo Pagis are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Fábio Vieira?
Yes. Paulo Dybala (AS Roma) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 86/100 at roughly €5.2m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Fábio Vieira?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Fábio Vieira'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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