Players like Fabinho
CM/CDMRed Bull Bragantino · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitFabinho's profile ↗
The players most similar to Fabinho are Thiago Ojeda, Stefan Džodić, Anouar El Azzouzi. Doppel rates Thiago Ojeda (Cultural Leonesa) a 80/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Thiago Ojeda scores 80/100 at about €600k. Data as of October 2026.
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Fabinho is a robust defensive midfielder known for his aerial prowess and ability to clear danger effectively. While his overall quality ranks in the lower echelons among his peers, his strong aerial duel success and clearance rate highlight his defensive capabilities. With only a few games missed over the past three seasons, he proves to be a reliable presence in midfield, although his offensive contributions could use improvement.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Clearances. Availability: 14 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Fabinho
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thiago Ojedasimilar↗ | Cultural Leonesa | 23 | €600k | 91 | 80 |
| 2 | Stefan Džodićsimilar↗ | Almería | 21 | €2.3m | 90 | 78 |
| 3 | Anouar El Azzouzisimilar↗ | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 25 | €1.6m | 90 | 77 |
| 4 | Jandro Orellanasimilar↗ | Estoril Praia | 26 | €1.0m | 90 | 80 |
| 5 | Aritz Aldasorosimilar↗ | Real Racing Club | 27 | €1.4m | 89 | 79 |
| 6 | Julian Niehuessimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 25 | €1.6m | 89 | 78 |
| 7 | Enzo Loiodicesimilar↗ | UD Las Palmas | 26 | €1.2m | 89 | 78 |
| 8 | Santiago Castañedasimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €5.2m | 89 | 78 |
| 9 | Ibrahim Fofanasimilar↗ | Amiens SC | 23 | €3.2m | 89 | 77 |
| 10 | Luka Hyryläinensimilar↗ | 1. FC Magdeburg | 22 | €1.6m | 88 | 78 |
| 11 | Javi Villarsimilar↗ | Albacete Balompié | 23 | €600k | 88 | 78 |
| 12 | Ugo Raghoubersimilar↗ | Burnley | 23 | €2.8m | 88 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Fabinho
≈ 100% Fabinho · strong: Aerial duels won %, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Fabinho · strong: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Fabinho · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Fabinho?
Statistically, Thiago Ojeda (Cultural Leonesa) is the closest look-alike to Fabinho — a 80/100 profile match (91/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Fabinho?
By Doppel's fit score, Thiago Ojeda (Cultural Leonesa) is the closest profile to Fabinho, with a 80/100 overall match. Stefan Džodić and Anouar El Azzouzi are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Fabinho?
Yes. Thiago Ojeda (Cultural Leonesa) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 80/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Fabinho?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Fabinho's 2025 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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