Players like Walisson Maia
CBCriciúma · 2024 · ranked by tactical + market fitWalisson Maia's profile ↗
The players most similar to Walisson Maia are Mikael Dyrestam, Axel Drouhin, Manuel Lama. Doppel rates Mikael Dyrestam (Örgryte IS) a 78/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Mikael Dyrestam scores 78/100 at about €100k. Data as of October 2026.
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Walisson Maia is a seasoned centre-back known for his aerial prowess and ability to create big chances from the back. Despite a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 10% of his positional peers, his reliability shines through with only 15 games missed in the last three seasons. While he may struggle with accurate final-third passes, his defensive contributions and experience make him a steady presence in the heart of defence.
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↗ | Vitória SC | 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 | Hélitonsimilar↗ | Göztepe | 31 | €1.1m | 84 | 78 |
| 8 | Ze Vitorsimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 25 | €2.4m | 84 | 78 |
| 9 | Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €3.6m | 83 | 82 |
| 10 | Gabriele Calvanisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 22 | €3.7m | 83 | 80 |
| 11 | Mark McGuinnesssimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 25 | €6.7m | 82 | 78 |
| 12 | Casper Widellsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €1.5m | 82 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · 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 closest look-alike to Walisson Maia?
Statistically, Mikael Dyrestam (Örgryte IS) is the closest look-alike to Walisson Maia — a 78/100 profile match (95/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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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