Players like Pablo Maia
CM/CDMSão Paulo · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitPablo Maia's profile ↗
The players most similar to Pablo Maia are Yann Bodiger, Javi Villar, Ibrahim Fofana. Doppel rates Yann Bodiger (AD Ceuta) a 77/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Yann Bodiger scores 77/100 at about €500k. Data as of October 2026.
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Pablo Maia is a robust defensive midfielder known for his aerial prowess, dominating in duels with a top 4% ranking. Despite his ability to finish, his overall performance places him in the bottom 9% of his peers, indicating room for growth in playmaking and creativity. Additionally, his injury history raises concerns about reliability, having missed significant time over the past three seasons. A solid contributor in the air, Maia can be a valuable asset if he can improve his overall consistency and availability.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Finishing (npG − npxG /90). Availability: 74 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Pablo Maia
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yann Bodigersimilar↗ | AD Ceuta | 31 | €500k | 91 | 77 |
| 2 | Javi Villarsimilar↗ | Albacete Balompié | 23 | €600k | 90 | 78 |
| 3 | Ibrahim Fofanasimilar↗ | Amiens SC | 23 | €3.2m | 89 | 78 |
| 4 | Jesús Álvarezsimilar↗ | Huesca | 27 | €900k | 89 | 78 |
| 5 | Abdoulaye Kantésimilar↗ | Al-Ettifaq | 21 | €4.7m | 89 | 77 |
| 6 | Pape Diongsimilar↗ | USL Dunkerque | 20 | €2.6m | 88 | 77 |
| 7 | Thiago Ojedasimilar↗ | Cultural Leonesa | 23 | €600k | 88 | 78 |
| 8 | Jandro Orellanasimilar↗ | Estoril Praia | 26 | €1.0m | 87 | 78 |
| 9 | Iyad Mohamedsimilar↗ | Casa Pia | 25 | €400k | 87 | 78 |
| 10 | Selu Diallosimilar↗ | Cultural Leonesa | 23 | €400k | 87 | 78 |
| 11 | Noe Lebretonsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 22 | €4.1m | 87 | 77 |
| 12 | Alexandre Phliponeausimilar↗ | Troyes | 26 | €300k | 87 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Pablo Maia
≈ 100% Pablo Maia · strong: Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Pablo Maia · medium reliability
≈ 100% Pablo Maia · low reliability
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Pablo Maia?
Statistically, Yann Bodiger (AD Ceuta) is the closest look-alike to Pablo Maia — a 77/100 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 Pablo Maia?
By Doppel's fit score, Yann Bodiger (AD Ceuta) is the closest profile to Pablo Maia, with a 77/100 overall match. Javi Villar and Ibrahim Fofana are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Pablo Maia?
Yes. Yann Bodiger (AD Ceuta) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 77/100 at roughly €500k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Pablo Maia?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Pablo Maia'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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