Players like Caio Alexandre
CM/CDMBahia · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitCaio Alexandre's profile ↗
The players most similar to Caio Alexandre are Nicolò Fagioli, Dani Parejo, Youri Regeer. Doppel rates Nicolò Fagioli (Fiorentina) a 81/100 overall match — 89/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Dani Parejo scores 81/100 at about €1.0m. Data as of October 2026.
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Caio Alexandre is a precise ball-playing central midfielder who excels in orchestrating play from deep. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 39% of his positional peers, he stands out for his high volume of touches and accurate final-third passes, showcasing his ability to unlock defenses. While he may not dominate in aerial duels or defensive metrics, his vision and passing accuracy make him a valuable asset in transitioning play, although his injury history raises some concerns about his availability.
Strengths: Touches, Accurate final-third passes, Accurate long balls. Availability: 24 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Caio Alexandre
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nicolò Fagiolisimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 25 | €15m | 89 | 81 |
| 2 | Dani Parejosimilar↗ | Villarreal | 37 | €1.0m | 89 | 81 |
| 3 | Youri Regeersimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 23 | €4.7m | 88 | 80 |
| 4 | Henrikh Mkhitaryansimilar↗ | Inter | 37 | €2.9m | 87 | 80 |
| 5 | Angel Gomessimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 26 | €11m | 87 | 81 |
| 6 | Mathias Jensensimilar↗ | Brentford | 30 | €10m | 87 | 82 |
| 7 | Maxence Caqueretsimilar↗ | Como | 26 | €13m | 87 | 80 |
| 8 | André Almeidasimilar↗ | Real Racing Club | 26 | €6.2m | 86 | 81 |
| 9 | Tiago Silvasimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 33 | €2.3m | 86 | 80 |
| 10 | Adam Whartonsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 22 | €74m | 85 | 80 |
| 11 | Lucas Da Cunhasimilar↗ | Como | 25 | €18m | 85 | 81 |
| 12 | Samusimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 30 | €2.4m | 84 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Caio Alexandre
≈ 100% Caio Alexandre · strong: Key passes, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate long balls /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Caio Alexandre · strong: Accurate long balls, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Aerial duels won %, Touches /90
≈ 100% Caio Alexandre · strong: Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Caio Alexandre?
Statistically, Nicolò Fagioli (Fiorentina) is the closest look-alike to Caio Alexandre — a 81/100 profile match (89/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Caio Alexandre?
By Doppel's fit score, Nicolò Fagioli (Fiorentina) is the closest profile to Caio Alexandre, with a 81/100 overall match. Dani Parejo and Youri Regeer are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Caio Alexandre?
Yes. Dani Parejo (Villarreal) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 81/100 at roughly €1.0m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Caio Alexandre?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Caio Alexandre's 2025 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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