Players like Rafael
GKSão Paulo · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitRafael's profile ↗
Rafael is a goalkeeper for São Paulo in the BRA-Serie A, with 20 appearances and 1800 minutes played in 2026. Players similar to Rafael include Noah Raveyre from Pau FC, who has a fit score of 83/100, and Hillel Konaté from Troyes, with a fit score of 79/100. Other comparable options are Horațiu Moldovan of Sassuolo and Simon Ngapandouetnbu from Montpellier, both achieving fit scores of 81/100.
About Rafael
Rafael is a reliable shot-stopper and an experienced goalkeeper, showcasing strong aerial ability and a surprising proficiency in dribbling under pressure. Ranking in the top 30% among his positional peers, he excels in commanding his area and winning aerial duels, making him a formidable presence. His durability is impressive, having missed no games in the last three seasons, underscoring his reliability for São Paulo. While his distribution could improve, his strengths solidify his role as a key defensive asset.
Strengths: Successful dribbles, Aerial duels won %. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Rafael
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Noah Raveyresimilar↗ | Pau FC | 21 | €1.6m | 96 | 83 |
| 2 | Hillel Konatésimilar↗ | Troyes | 32 | €400k | 95 | 79 |
| 3 | Horațiu Moldovansimilar↗ | Sassuolo | 28 | €1.9m | 94 | 81 |
| 4 | Simon Ngapandouetnbusimilar↗ | Montpellier | 23 | €2.4m | 93 | 81 |
| 5 | Mathys Nifloresimilar↗ | USL Dunkerque | 19 | €2.4m | 92 | 81 |
| 6 | Samuel Brolinsimilar↗ | Kalmar FF | 26 | €800k | 91 | 80 |
| 7 | Obed Nkambadiosimilar↗ | Paris FC | 23 | €4.7m | 91 | 80 |
| 8 | David Anderssonsimilar↗ | IFK Norrköping | 23 | €600k | 90 | 80 |
| 9 | Tom de Graaffsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 22 | €1.0m | 90 | 80 |
| 10 | Erdem Canpolatsimilar↗ | Pendikspor | 25 | €600k | 88 | 79 |
| 11 | Iker Álvarezsimilar↗ | Córdoba | 25 | €1.0m | 88 | 79 |
| 12 | Jan Reichertsimilar↗ | 1. FC Nürnberg | 25 | €1.5m | 88 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
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FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Rafael?
By Doppel's fit score, Noah Raveyre (Pau FC) is the closest profile to Rafael, with a 83/100 overall match. Hillel Konaté and Horațiu Moldovan are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Rafael?
Yes. Hillel Konaté (Troyes) plays a similar goalkeeper role and rates 79/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Rafael?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Rafael's 2026 season, then ranks goalkeepers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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