Players like Lima
CM/CDM/CAMFluminense · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitLima's profile ↗
The players most similar to Lima are Muhammed-Cham Saračević, Bilal Bafdili, Stiven Shpendi. Doppel rates Muhammed-Cham Saračević (Clermont Foot) a 87/100 overall match — 90/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Patrick Brouwer scores 86/100 at about €700k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Lima
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Muhammed-Cham Saračevićsimilar↗ | Clermont Foot | 26 | €3.7m | 90 | 87 |
| 2 | Bilal Bafdilisimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 22 | €900k | 90 | 86 |
| 3 | Stiven Shpendisimilar↗ | Empoli | 23 | €4.2m | 88 | 86 |
| 4 | Younes Tahasimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 24 | €4.2m | 87 | 86 |
| 5 | Patrick Brouwersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 25 | €700k | 86 | 86 |
| 6 | Alejandro Garnachosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 22 | €26m | 90 | 86 |
| 7 | Francesco Ruoccosimilar↗ | Mantova | 25 | €1.2m | 91 | 85 |
| 8 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 87 | 85 |
| 9 | Drissa Camarasimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 24 | €3.6m | 92 | 85 |
| 10 | Joe Gelhardtsimilar↗ | Hull City | 24 | €15m | 90 | 85 |
| 11 | Dal Varešanovićsimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 25 | €1.3m | 87 | 85 |
| 12 | Mohamed Ihattarensimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €3.2m | 87 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Lima
≈ 100% Lima · strong: Shots, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, xG + xA /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Lima · strong: Big chances created, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Lima · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Lima?
By Doppel's fit score, Muhammed-Cham Saračević (Clermont Foot) is the closest profile to Lima, with a 87/100 overall match. Bilal Bafdili and Stiven Shpendi are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Lima?
Yes. Patrick Brouwer (SC Telstar) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 86/100 at roughly €700k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Lima?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Lima'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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