Players like Pablo Maia
CM/CDMSão Paulo · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitPablo Maia's profile ↗
Pablo Maia is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for São Paulo in the BRA-Serie A, with 12 appearances and 675 minutes played in 2026. Players similar to Maia include Yann Bodiger from AD Ceuta, who has a fit score of 77/100, and Javi Villar from Albacete Balompié, with a fit score of 78/100. Other comparable options are Ibrahim Fofana from Amiens SC and Jesús Álvarez from Huesca, both also scoring 78/100.
About Pablo Maia
Pablo Maia is a robust defensive midfielder, excelling in aerial duels with a top 4% ranking among his peers. Despite struggling to contribute creatively, he demonstrates a knack for finishing, showcasing potential in goal-scoring opportunities. However, his injury history raises concerns, having missed a significant number of games, which could impact his reliability on the pitch.
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↗ | Troyes | 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↗ | FC Andorra | 26 | €1.0m | 87 | 78 |
| 9 | Iyad Mohamedsimilar↗ | Pau FC | 25 | €400k | 87 | 78 |
| 10 | Selu Diallosimilar↗ | Cultural Leonesa | 23 | €400k | 87 | 78 |
| 11 | Noe Lebretonsimilar↗ | Caen | 22 | €4.1m | 87 | 77 |
| 12 | Alexandre Phliponeausimilar↗ | US Concarneau | 26 | €300k | 87 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, 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 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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