Players like Mauro Júnior
LB/CMPSV Eindhoven · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMauro Júnior's profile ↗
The players most similar to Mauro Júnior are Maximilian Mittelstädt, Maxence Caqueret, Mikkel Damsgaard. Doppel rates Maximilian Mittelstädt (VfB Stuttgart) a 84/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Henrikh Mkhitaryan scores 85/100 at about €2.9m. Data as of October 2026.
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Mauro Júnior is a dynamic left-back with the versatility to excel in central midfield, showcasing a playmaking style that thrives on creativity and precision. With a Sofascore rating in the top 6% of his peers, he stands out for generating big chances and delivering accurate final-third passes, making him a crucial asset in attack. While not dominant in aerial duels, his overall reliability is underscored by minimal missed games, ensuring he remains a consistent presence on the pitch.
Strengths: Big chances created, Accurate final-third passes, Sofascore rating. Availability: 18 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Mauro Júnior
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maximilian Mittelstädtsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 29 | €20m | 95 | 84 |
| 2 | Maxence Caqueretsimilar↗ | Como | 26 | €13m | 95 | 85 |
| 3 | Mikkel Damsgaardsimilar↗ | Brentford | 26 | €29m | 95 | 85 |
| 4 | Youssouf Fofanasimilar↗ | Sevilla | 27 | €25m | 94 | 86 |
| 5 | Henrikh Mkhitaryansimilar↗ | Inter | 37 | €2.9m | 94 | 85 |
| 6 | Tom Bischofsimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 21 | €39m | 94 | 85 |
| 7 | Adam Whartonsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 22 | €74m | 94 | 85 |
| 8 | Sergio Gómezsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 26 | €15m | 94 | 86 |
| 9 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 93 | 87 |
| 10 | Valentín Barcosimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 22 | €44m | 93 | 85 |
| 11 | Alfie Doughtysimilar↗ | Millwall | 27 | €5.2m | 93 | 84 |
| 12 | Mathias Jensensimilar↗ | Brentford | 30 | €10m | 93 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Mauro Júnior
≈ 100% Mauro Júnior · strong: Touches, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Accurate crosses /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Mauro Júnior · strong: Successful dribbles, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Mauro Júnior · strong: Possession won in att. third, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Big chances created /90, Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Mauro Júnior?
Statistically, Maximilian Mittelstädt (VfB Stuttgart) is the closest look-alike to Mauro Júnior — a 84/100 profile match (95/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Mauro Júnior?
By Doppel's fit score, Maximilian Mittelstädt (VfB Stuttgart) is the closest profile to Mauro Júnior, with a 84/100 overall match. Maxence Caqueret and Mikkel Damsgaard are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Mauro Júnior?
Yes. Henrikh Mkhitaryan (Inter) plays a similar left back role and rates 85/100 at roughly €2.9m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Mauro Júnior?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Mauro Júnior's 2025/26 season, then ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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