Players like Filipe Machado
CM/CDMVitória · 2024 · ranked by tactical + market fitFilipe Machado's profile ↗
The players most similar to Filipe Machado are Taylor Gardner-Hickman, Marino Illescas, Kenzo Goudmijn. Doppel rates Taylor Gardner-Hickman (Blackburn Rovers) a 81/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Marino Illescas scores 81/100 at about €300k. Data as of October 2026.
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Filipe Machado is a ball-playing central midfielder, excelling in distribution with pinpoint accurate crosses and long balls that place him in the top percentiles of his peers. Despite his limited contributions in the final third, his durability stands out—only four games missed in three seasons—making him a reliable asset in midfield. While not a prolific scorer or playmaker, his ability to maintain possession and initiate attacks distinguishes him in a crowded field.
Strengths: Accurate crosses, Accurate long balls, Successful dribbles. Availability: 4 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Filipe Machado
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taylor Gardner-Hickmansimilar↗ | Blackburn Rovers | 25 | €1.8m | 92 | 81 |
| 2 | Marino Illescassimilar↗ | AD Ceuta | 25 | €300k | 91 | 81 |
| 3 | Kenzo Goudmijnsimilar↗ | Grasshopper Club Zürich | 25 | €600k | 88 | 80 |
| 4 | Dehmaine Tabibousimilar↗ | Nantes | 21 | €5.4m | 87 | 80 |
| 5 | Rocco Reitzsimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 24 | €22m | 87 | 80 |
| 6 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 87 | 83 |
| 7 | Thomas Van den Keybussimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 25 | €700k | 87 | 80 |
| 8 | Adem Zorganesimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 26 | €13m | 87 | 80 |
| 9 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 86 | 82 |
| 10 | Félix Lemaréchalsimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 23 | €6.5m | 86 | 80 |
| 11 | André Almeidasimilar↗ | Real Racing Club | 26 | €6.2m | 85 | 81 |
| 12 | Davy van den Bergsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 26 | €1.3m | 85 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Filipe Machado
≈ 100% Filipe Machado · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Filipe Machado · strong: Successful dribbles, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Accurate crosses /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Filipe Machado · strong: Successful dribbles, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Filipe Machado?
Statistically, Taylor Gardner-Hickman (Blackburn Rovers) is the closest look-alike to Filipe Machado — a 81/100 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 Filipe Machado?
By Doppel's fit score, Taylor Gardner-Hickman (Blackburn Rovers) is the closest profile to Filipe Machado, with a 81/100 overall match. Marino Illescas and Kenzo Goudmijn are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Filipe Machado?
Yes. Marino Illescas (AD Ceuta) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 81/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Filipe Machado?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Filipe Machado'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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