Players like João Victor
CBVasco da Gama · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitJoão Victor's profile ↗
João Victor is a centre-back for Vasco da Gama in the Brazilian Serie A, with 16 appearances and 1 goal in 2025. Players similar to João Victor include Dan Zagadou from VfB Stuttgart, who has a fit score of 86/100, and Malick Thiaw from Newcastle United, with a fit score of 84/100. Other comparable options are Matthew Pollock of Watford and Gustaf Lagerbielke from Sporting Braga, both showcasing a similar role and statistical profile.
About João Victor
João Victor is a ball-playing centre-back who excels in distribution and finishing, showcasing his ability to contribute offensively from the back. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 42% of his peers, he stands out for his accurate long balls and key passes, making him a reliable playmaker in build-up play. His durability is impressive, having missed no games in the last three seasons, underscoring his reliability on the pitch.
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Accurate long balls, Key passes. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to João Victor
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dan Zagadousimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 27 | €1.9m | 94 | 86 |
| 2 | Malick Thiawsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 25 | €41m | 91 | 84 |
| 3 | Matthew Pollocksimilar↗ | Watford | 25 | €2.2m | 91 | 83 |
| 4 | Gustaf Lagerbielkesimilar↗ | Sporting Braga | 26 | €10m | 90 | 83 |
| 5 | Harry Darlingsimilar↗ | Swansea City | 27 | €4.4m | 90 | 86 |
| 6 | Justin De Haassimilar↗ | Famalicão | 26 | €7.7m | 90 | 83 |
| 7 | Anselmo Garcia McNultysimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 23 | €1.4m | 89 | 85 |
| 8 | Andrea Tiritiellosimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 31 | €400k | 89 | 86 |
| 9 | Liam Kitchingsimilar↗ | Coventry City | 27 | €15m | 89 | 85 |
| 10 | Casper Widellsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €1.5m | 89 | 85 |
| 11 | Lewis Dunksimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €3.6m | 89 | 84 |
| 12 | Caleb Taylorsimilar↗ | Millwall | 23 | €4.6m | 89 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match João Victor
≈ 100% João Victor · strong: Aerial duels won %, Touches · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Touches /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% João Victor · strong: xG + xA, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Aerial duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% João Victor · strong: Aerial duels won, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for João Victor?
By Doppel's fit score, Dan Zagadou (VfB Stuttgart) is the closest profile to João Victor, with a 86/100 overall match. Malick Thiaw and Matthew Pollock are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to João Victor?
Yes. Andrea Tiritiello (Virtus Entella) plays a similar centre back role and rates 86/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to João Victor?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from João Victor's 2025 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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