Players like Otávio
CM/CDMFluminense · 2024 · ranked by tactical + market fitOtávio's profile ↗
Otávio is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Fluminense in the Brazilian Serie A, with 25 appearances and 1931 minutes played in 2024. Players similar to Otávio include Florian Tardieu from Saint-Étienne, with a fit score of 79/100, and Jesús Álvarez of Huesca, who has a fit score of 80/100. Both players exhibit comparable roles and statistical profiles, making them suitable alternatives for teams seeking a player like Otávio.
About Otávio
Otávio is a reliable, hard-working defensive midfielder known for his solid presence in the heart of the midfield. With a Sofascore rating in the top 42% of his positional peers, he demonstrates consistent performance, although he lacks standout offensive contributions. His durability is a concern, having missed significant time due to injuries, but when fit, he offers a dependable option for any midfield setup.
Availability: 52 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Otávio
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florian Tardieusimilar↗ | Saint-Étienne | 34 | €400k | 95 | 79 |
| 2 | Jesús Álvarezsimilar↗ | Huesca | 27 | €900k | 92 | 80 |
| 3 | Ibrahim Fofanasimilar↗ | Amiens SC | 23 | €3.2m | 92 | 79 |
| 4 | Yannick Engelhardtsimilar↗ | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 25 | €6.5m | 92 | 78 |
| 5 | Nacho Martínsimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 24 | €1.0m | 92 | 79 |
| 6 | Unai Vencedorsimilar↗ | Real Racing Club | 26 | €1.5m | 91 | 80 |
| 7 | Stefan Džodićsimilar↗ | Almería | 21 | €2.3m | 91 | 79 |
| 8 | Iyad Mohamedsimilar↗ | Pau FC | 25 | €400k | 91 | 80 |
| 9 | Peru Nolaskoainsimilar↗ | Eibar | 28 | €800k | 91 | 78 |
| 10 | Santiago Castañedasimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €5.2m | 91 | 80 |
| 11 | Tom Ducrocqsimilar↗ | Bastia | 27 | €800k | 90 | 80 |
| 12 | Noe Lebretonsimilar↗ | Caen | 22 | €4.1m | 90 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Otávio
≈ 100% Otávio · strong: Aerial duels won %, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Otávio · strong: Aerial duels won %, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Otávio · low reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Otávio?
By Doppel's fit score, Florian Tardieu (Saint-Étienne) is the closest profile to Otávio, with a 79/100 overall match. Jesús Álvarez and Ibrahim Fofana are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Otávio?
Yes. Florian Tardieu (Saint-Étienne) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 79/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Otávio?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Otávio's 2024 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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