Players like Thiago Maia
CM/CDMInternacional · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitThiago Maia's profile ↗
Thiago Maia is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Internacional in the Brazil Serie A, with 31 appearances in 2025, contributing 2 goals and 1 assist. Players similar to Maia include Gianluca Busio from Venezia, Carel Eiting from Sparta Rotterdam, and Sydie Peck from Sheffield United, all of whom have a comparable role and statistical profile, with fit scores around 82/100.
12 players most similar to Thiago Maia
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gianluca Busiosimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €7.3m | 84 | 82 |
| 2 | Carel Eitingsimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 28 | €1.3m | 84 | 82 |
| 3 | Sydie Pecksimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 22 | €15m | 85 | 82 |
| 4 | Victor Emanuel Halvorsensimilar↗ | Sarpsborg 08 | 22 | €800k | 87 | 81 |
| 5 | Mika Baursimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €4.7m | 86 | 81 |
| 6 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 32 | €1.0m | 84 | 81 |
| 7 | Beñat Gerenabarrenasimilar↗ | CD Castellón | 23 | €1.0m | 89 | 81 |
| 8 | Sverre Hakami Sandalsimilar↗ | KFUM Oslo | 23 | €800k | 87 | 80 |
| 9 | Filippo Ranocchiasimilar↗ | Palermo | 25 | €3.9m | 85 | 80 |
| 10 | Vincent Sierrosimilar↗ | Toulouse | 31 | €3.2m | 86 | 80 |
| 11 | Aytaç Karasimilar↗ | Kasımpaşa | 33 | €400k | 85 | 80 |
| 12 | Ruben Jenssensimilar↗ | Tromsø IL | 38 | €100k | 80 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Thiago Maia
≈ 100% Thiago Maia · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Thiago Maia · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Thiago Maia · strong: Aerial duels won, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Thiago Maia?
By Doppel's fit score, Gianluca Busio (Venezia) is the closest profile to Thiago Maia, with a 82/100 overall match. Carel Eiting and Sydie Peck are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Thiago Maia?
Yes. Victor Emanuel Halvorsen (Sarpsborg 08) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 81/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Thiago Maia?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Thiago Maia'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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