Players like Walisson Maia
CBCriciúma · 2024 · ranked by tactical + market fitWalisson Maia's profile ↗
Walisson Maia is a centre-back for Criciúma in the Brazilian Serie A, with 16 appearances and 1 assist in the 2024 season. Players similar to Maia include Mikael Dyrestam from Örgryte IS, who has a fit score of 78/100, and Axel Drouhin of Annecy FC, with a fit score of 81/100. These players share a comparable role and statistical profile, making them suitable alternatives for teams seeking a defender with similar attributes.
About Walisson Maia
Walisson Maia is a seasoned centre-back known for his ability to create big chances and dominate aerial duels, showcasing a unique blend of defensive solidity and surprising playmaking potential. While his overall performance places him in the lower tier of his positional peers, his durability stands out, having missed only 15 games in the last three seasons. Despite some struggles with passing accuracy in the final third, his aerial prowess and reliability make him a valuable asset in set-piece situations.
Strengths: Big chances created, Aerial duels won %. Availability: 15 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Walisson Maia
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mikael Dyrestamsimilar↗ | Örgryte IS | 35 | €100k | 95 | 78 |
| 2 | Axel Drouhinsimilar↗ | Annecy FC | 26 | €1.2m | 92 | 81 |
| 3 | Manuel Lamasimilar↗ | Granada | 25 | €1.5m | 88 | 79 |
| 4 | Óscar Rivassimilar↗ | AD Alcorcón | 26 | €900k | 88 | 78 |
| 5 | Javier Morenosimilar↗ | Albacete Balompié | 26 | €200k | 88 | 78 |
| 6 | Loris Mouyokolosimilar↗ | Grenoble Foot 38 | 25 | €1.2m | 87 | 78 |
| 7 | Iker Cordobasimilar↗ | Mirandés | 21 | €500k | 85 | 77 |
| 8 | Hélitonsimilar↗ | Göztepe | 31 | €1.1m | 84 | 78 |
| 9 | Ze Vitorsimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 25 | €2.4m | 84 | 79 |
| 10 | Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €3.6m | 83 | 82 |
| 11 | Gabriele Calvanisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 22 | €3.7m | 83 | 80 |
| 12 | Mark McGuinnesssimilar↗ | Luton Town | 25 | €6.7m | 82 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Walisson Maia
≈ 100% Walisson Maia · strong: Big chances created, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Walisson Maia · strong: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Walisson Maia · strong: Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Walisson Maia?
By Doppel's fit score, Mikael Dyrestam (Örgryte IS) is the closest profile to Walisson Maia, with a 78/100 overall match. Axel Drouhin and Manuel Lama are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Walisson Maia?
Yes. Mikael Dyrestam (Örgryte IS) plays a similar centre back role and rates 78/100 at roughly €100k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Walisson Maia?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Walisson Maia'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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