Players like Fernandinho
CM/CDMAthletico · 2024 · ranked by tactical + market fitFernandinho's profile ↗
Fernandinho is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Athletico in the Brazil Serie A, with 25 appearances in 2024, contributing 2 goals and 3 assists. Players similar to Fernandinho include Barry Bannan from Sheffield Wednesday (fit 84/100) and Hans Vanaken from Club Brugge KV (fit 84/100), both showcasing comparable roles and statistical profiles.
About Fernandinho
Fernandinho exemplifies the archetype of a ball-playing central midfielder, adept at orchestrating play from deep. At 41, he remains a top performer, ranking in the top 17% of his positional peers, showcasing remarkable accuracy in long balls and key passes. His ability to deliver precise final-third passes highlights his creative influence, while his durability over the last three seasons, missing only 13 games, underscores his reliability on the pitch.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Key passes, Accurate final-third passes. Availability: 13 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Fernandinho
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barry Bannansimilar↗ | Sheffield Wednesday | 37 | €200k | 95 | 84 |
| 2 | Filippo Ranocchiasimilar↗ | Palermo | 25 | €3.9m | 94 | 83 |
| 3 | Hans Vanakensimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 34 | €4.8m | 93 | 84 |
| 4 | Adem Zorganesimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 26 | €13m | 93 | 84 |
| 5 | Ivan Ilićsimilar↗ | Torino | 25 | €6.8m | 93 | 86 |
| 6 | Qazim Lacisimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 30 | €2.9m | 93 | 84 |
| 7 | Gianluca Busiosimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €7.3m | 92 | 86 |
| 8 | Teun Koopmeinerssimilar↗ | Atalanta | 28 | €13m | 91 | 84 |
| 9 | Imrân Louzasimilar↗ | Watford | 27 | €13m | 91 | 84 |
| 10 | Douglas Luizsimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 28 | €19m | 91 | 83 |
| 11 | Doğucan Haspolatsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 26 | €5.2m | 91 | 83 |
| 12 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Hatayspor | 28 | €800k | 91 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Fernandinho
≈ 100% Fernandinho · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Fernandinho · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Fernandinho · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Fernandinho?
By Doppel's fit score, Barry Bannan (Sheffield Wednesday) is the closest profile to Fernandinho, with a 84/100 overall match. Filippo Ranocchia and Hans Vanaken are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Fernandinho?
Yes. Barry Bannan (Sheffield Wednesday) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 84/100 at roughly €200k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Fernandinho?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Fernandinho'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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