Players like Manoel
CBFluminense · 2024 · ranked by tactical + market fitManoel's profile ↗
The players most similar to Manoel are Paolo Gozzi, Antonio Espigares, Cas Odenthal. Doppel rates Paolo Gozzi (Troyes) a 80/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Erko Jonne Tougjas scores 78/100 at about €300k. Data as of July 2026.
About Manoel
Manoel is a veteran centre-back whose experience is evident, but his current form places him in the bottom tier of his positional peers. He struggles significantly in aerial duels and overall defensive duels, which are crucial for a player in his role. Additionally, his injury history raises concerns about reliability, as he's missed a considerable number of games over the past three seasons. While his leadership and experience are valuable, his on-pitch impact has waned, making him a less effective option in central defense.
Availability: 34 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Manoel
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paolo Gozzisimilar↗ | Troyes | 25 | €1.3m | 95 | 80 |
| 2 | Antonio Espigaressimilar↗ | Villarreal B U23 | 22 | €500k | 92 | 82 |
| 3 | Cas Odenthalsimilar↗ | Como | 26 | €1.2m | 91 | 80 |
| 4 | Kaare Barslundsimilar↗ | IF Brommapojkarna | 22 | €600k | 91 | 82 |
| 5 | Siaka Bakayokosimilar↗ | Amiens SC | 21 | €2.7m | 91 | 80 |
| 6 | Erko Jonne Tougjassimilar↗ | Halmstads BK | 23 | €300k | 91 | 78 |
| 7 | William Biandasimilar↗ | Stade Lavallois | 26 | €800k | 91 | 81 |
| 8 | Luken Beitiasimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 22 | €1.1m | 90 | 80 |
| 9 | Matia Barzićsimilar↗ | Cultural Leonesa | 22 | €900k | 90 | 81 |
| 10 | Lorenzo Lucchesisimilar↗ | Reggiana | 23 | €3.2m | 90 | 78 |
| 11 | Facundo Gonzálezsimilar↗ | Sampdoria | 23 | €3.1m | 89 | 78 |
| 12 | Anders Baertelsensimilar↗ | Haugesund | 26 | €700k | 88 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Manoel
≈ 100% Manoel · medium reliability
≈ 100% Manoel · low reliability
≈ 100% Manoel · low reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Manoel?
By Doppel's fit score, Paolo Gozzi (Troyes) is the closest profile to Manoel, with a 80/100 overall match. Antonio Espigares and Cas Odenthal are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Manoel?
Yes. Erko Jonne Tougjas (Halmstads BK) plays a similar centre back role and rates 78/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Manoel?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Manoel's 2024 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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