Players like Zé Welison
CM/CDMRemo · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitZé Welison's profile ↗
The players most similar to Zé Welison are Tibe De Vlieger, Stefan Džodić, Yann Bodiger. Doppel rates Tibe De Vlieger (KAA Gent) a 77/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Iyad Mohamed scores 80/100 at about €400k. Data as of October 2026.
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Zé Welison is a robust defensive midfielder renowned for his dominance in aerial duels and defensive contributions. With an elite rating in aerial duels won and strong metrics in clearances and tackles, he excels at breaking up opposition play and providing a solid shield in front of the backline. While he may not contribute significantly to attacking metrics, his reliability and durability—missing only nine games in three seasons—make him a dependable asset in midfield.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Clearances, Tackles + interceptions. Availability: 9 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Zé Welison
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tibe De Vliegersimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 21 | €2.7m | 94 | 77 |
| 2 | Stefan Džodićsimilar↗ | Almería | 21 | €2.3m | 93 | 80 |
| 3 | Yann Bodigersimilar↗ | AD Ceuta | 31 | €500k | 91 | 77 |
| 4 | Julian Niehuessimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 25 | €1.6m | 91 | 79 |
| 5 | Peru Nolaskoainsimilar↗ | Eibar | 28 | €800k | 90 | 78 |
| 6 | Marcus Lindbergsimilar↗ | IK Sirius | 26 | €1.0m | 90 | 78 |
| 7 | Iyad Mohamedsimilar↗ | Casa Pia | 25 | €400k | 90 | 80 |
| 8 | Luka Hyryläinensimilar↗ | 1. FC Magdeburg | 22 | €1.6m | 90 | 79 |
| 9 | Nicolas Schiavisimilar↗ | Carrarese | 31 | €400k | 90 | 78 |
| 10 | Anouar El Azzouzisimilar↗ | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 25 | €1.6m | 89 | 77 |
| 11 | Stanko Jurićsimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 30 | €1.1m | 89 | 77 |
| 12 | Jesús Álvarezsimilar↗ | Huesca | 27 | €900k | 89 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Zé Welison
≈ 100% Zé Welison · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Zé Welison · strong: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Zé Welison · strong: Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Zé Welison?
Statistically, Tibe De Vlieger (KAA Gent) is the closest look-alike to Zé Welison — a 77/100 profile match (94/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Zé Welison?
By Doppel's fit score, Tibe De Vlieger (KAA Gent) is the closest profile to Zé Welison, with a 77/100 overall match. Stefan Džodić and Yann Bodiger are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Zé Welison?
Yes. Iyad Mohamed (Casa Pia) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 80/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Zé Welison?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Zé Welison'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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