Players like Caique Gonçalves
CM/CDMVitória · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitCaique Gonçalves's profile ↗
The players most similar to Caique Gonçalves are Lander Olaetxea, Sergio González, Maximilian Dietz. Doppel rates Lander Olaetxea (Sporting Gijón) a 79/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Lander Olaetxea scores 79/100 at about €400k. Data as of July 2026.
About Caique Gonçalves
Caique Gonçalves is a reliable defensive midfielder known for his aerial prowess and ability to distribute long passes effectively. Despite a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 45% of his peers, he excels in winning aerial duels, making him a solid presence in midfield battles. However, his injury history, missing 42 games over the last three seasons, raises concerns about his durability. While he may not contribute much in attack, his defensive capabilities can anchor a team when fit.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Accurate long balls. Availability: 42 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Caique Gonçalves
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lander Olaetxeasimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 33 | €400k | 94 | 79 |
| 2 | Sergio Gonzálezsimilar↗ | CD Tenerife | 29 | €600k | 94 | 81 |
| 3 | Maximilian Dietzsimilar↗ | SpVgg Greuther Fürth | 24 | €1.2m | 93 | 83 |
| 4 | Pascal Klemenssimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 21 | €2.1m | 93 | 81 |
| 5 | Xavi Sintessimilar↗ | Córdoba | 25 | €400k | 93 | 81 |
| 6 | Kevin Ackermannsimilar↗ | IF Brommapojkarna | 25 | €700k | 93 | 80 |
| 7 | Carlo Sickingersimilar↗ | SV 07 Elversberg | 29 | €500k | 93 | 79 |
| 8 | Miguel Atienzasimilar↗ | Burgos Club de Fútbol | 27 | €1.0m | 92 | 79 |
| 9 | Joseph N'Duquidisimilar↗ | Amiens SC | 22 | €400k | 92 | 79 |
| 10 | Jesús Álvarezsimilar↗ | Huesca | 27 | €900k | 92 | 79 |
| 11 | Santiago Castañedasimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €5.2m | 91 | 81 |
| 12 | Jesús Bernalsimilar↗ | Racing de Ferrol | 30 | €500k | 91 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Caique Gonçalves
≈ 100% Caique Gonçalves · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Caique Gonçalves · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won %, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Caique Gonçalves · strong: Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Caique Gonçalves?
By Doppel's fit score, Lander Olaetxea (Sporting Gijón) is the closest profile to Caique Gonçalves, with a 79/100 overall match. Sergio González and Maximilian Dietz are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Caique Gonçalves?
Yes. Lander Olaetxea (Sporting Gijón) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 79/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Caique Gonçalves?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Caique Gonçalves's 2026 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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