Players like Fernandinho
CM/CDMAthletico · 2024 · ranked by tactical + market fitFernandinho's profile ↗
The players most similar to Fernandinho are Barry Bannan, Joris van Overeem, Filippo Ranocchia. Doppel rates Barry Bannan (Millwall) a 84/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Barry Bannan scores 84/100 at about €200k. Data as of October 2026.
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Fernandinho is a savvy deep-lying playmaker, expertly orchestrating the midfield with his pinpoint long balls and incisive key passes. At 41, he remains a top performer, ranking in the top 17% of his positional peers, showcasing his enduring quality and vision. While he may not excel in defensive metrics, his reliability on the pitch is evident, missing just 13 games over the last three seasons, making him a durable asset for Athletico.
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↗ | Millwall | 37 | €200k | 95 | 84 |
| 2 | Joris van Overeemsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 32 | €900k | 95 | 83 |
| 3 | Filippo Ranocchiasimilar↗ | Palermo | 25 | €3.9m | 94 | 84 |
| 4 | Hans Vanakensimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 34 | €4.8m | 93 | 84 |
| 5 | Adem Zorganesimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 26 | €13m | 93 | 84 |
| 6 | Ivan Ilićsimilar↗ | Lecce | 25 | €6.8m | 93 | 86 |
| 7 | Qazim Lacisimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 30 | €2.9m | 93 | 84 |
| 8 | Gianluca Busiosimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €7.3m | 92 | 86 |
| 9 | Teun Koopmeinerssimilar↗ | Juventus | 28 | €13m | 91 | 84 |
| 10 | Imrân Louzasimilar↗ | Watford | 27 | €13m | 91 | 84 |
| 11 | Douglas Luizsimilar↗ | Juventus | 28 | €19m | 91 | 83 |
| 12 | Doğucan Haspolatsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 26 | €5.2m | 91 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · 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: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Fernandinho · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses /90, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Fernandinho?
Statistically, Barry Bannan (Millwall) is the closest look-alike to Fernandinho — a 84/100 profile match (95/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Fernandinho?
By Doppel's fit score, Barry Bannan (Millwall) is the closest profile to Fernandinho, with a 84/100 overall match. Joris van Overeem and Filippo Ranocchia are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Fernandinho?
Yes. Barry Bannan (Millwall) 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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