Players like Higor Meritão
CM/CDMChapecoense · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitHigor Meritão's profile ↗
The players most similar to Higor Meritão are Mats Pannewig, Frederik Schmahl, Nordin Bukala. Doppel rates Mats Pannewig (VfL Bochum 1848) a 82/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Nordin Bukala scores 81/100 at about €600k. Data as of October 2026.
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Higor Meritão is a robust defensive midfielder with a knack for breaking up play, evidenced by his top-tier tackling and interception stats. Despite a lower overall rating, his ability to contribute offensively with non-penalty goals showcases his versatility in the box. With just three games missed in three seasons, he proves to be a durable presence in the midfield, providing reliability and grit for Chapecoense.
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions, Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG /90). Availability: 3 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Higor Meritão
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mats Pannewigsimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 22 | €2.9m | 92 | 82 |
| 2 | Frederik Schmahlsimilar↗ | SV 07 Elversberg | 24 | €800k | 91 | 85 |
| 3 | Nordin Bukalasimilar↗ | FC Volendam | 21 | €600k | 90 | 81 |
| 4 | Pedro Limasimilar↗ | AVS - Futebol SAD | 23 | €3.2m | 90 | 82 |
| 5 | Lawrence Agyekumsimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 23 | €1.4m | 90 | 81 |
| 6 | Nathan-Dylan Salibasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 22 | €9.2m | 90 | 80 |
| 7 | Daniel Requenasimilar↗ | Levante UD | 22 | €1.0m | 89 | 81 |
| 8 | Makaya Ibrahima Diabysimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 19 | €1.5m | 89 | 80 |
| 9 | Bobby Clarksimilar↗ | Derby County | 21 | €8.8m | 89 | 80 |
| 10 | Dariusz Stalmachsimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 21 | €1.6m | 89 | 83 |
| 11 | Manolo Portanovasimilar↗ | Reggiana | 26 | €200k | 88 | 85 |
| 12 | Marvin Mehlemsimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 29 | €800k | 88 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Higor Meritão
≈ 100% Higor Meritão · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Higor Meritão · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Higor Meritão · strong: Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Higor Meritão?
Statistically, Mats Pannewig (VfL Bochum 1848) is the closest look-alike to Higor Meritão — a 82/100 profile match (92/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Higor Meritão?
By Doppel's fit score, Mats Pannewig (VfL Bochum 1848) is the closest profile to Higor Meritão, with a 82/100 overall match. Frederik Schmahl and Nordin Bukala are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Higor Meritão?
Yes. Nordin Bukala (FC Volendam) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 81/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Higor Meritão?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Higor Meritão'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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