Players like Newton
CM/CDMBotafogo · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitNewton's profile ↗
Newton is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Botafogo in the Brazilian Serie A, with 25 appearances and 1 goal in 2025. Players similar to Newton include Moussa Diakité of Cádiz, who has a fit score of 81/100, and Tomy Carbonell from Real Sociedad B, with a fit score of 80/100. Both players offer comparable roles and statistical profiles within their respective leagues.
12 players most similar to Newton
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Moussa Diakitésimilar↗ | Cádiz | 23 | €1.1m | 93 | 81 |
| 2 | Tomy Carbonellsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 21 | €900k | 89 | 81 |
| 3 | Kaare Barslundsimilar↗ | IF Brommapojkarna | 22 | €600k | 89 | 80 |
| 4 | Stefan Džodićsimilar↗ | Almería | 21 | €2.3m | 93 | 80 |
| 5 | Kreshnik Krasniqisimilar↗ | Strømsgodset | 26 | €400k | 90 | 80 |
| 6 | Jesús Álvarezsimilar↗ | Huesca | 27 | €900k | 92 | 80 |
| 7 | Rafael Bauzàsimilar↗ | Mirandés | 21 | €1.1m | 87 | 79 |
| 8 | Youness Lachhabsimilar↗ | AD Ceuta | 28 | €800k | 92 | 79 |
| 9 | Sergio Guerrerosimilar↗ | FC Cartagena | 27 | €300k | 89 | 79 |
| 10 | Gerard Yepessimilar↗ | Sampdoria | 24 | €700k | 87 | 79 |
| 11 | Yann Bodigersimilar↗ | AD Ceuta | 31 | €500k | 94 | 79 |
| 12 | Muammer Sarıkayasimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 28 | €300k | 82 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Newton
≈ 100% Newton · strong: Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Newton · strong: Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
≈ 100% Newton · strong: Clearances, Accurate long balls · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90, Touches /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Newton?
By Doppel's fit score, Moussa Diakité (Cádiz) is the closest profile to Newton, with a 81/100 overall match. Tomy Carbonell and Kaare Barslund are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Newton?
Yes. Kreshnik Krasniqi (Strømsgodset) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 80/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Newton?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Newton'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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