Players like João Cancelo
RB/LBFC Barcelona · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJoão Cancelo's profile ↗
The players most similar to João Cancelo are Benjamin Henrichs, Niels Nkounkou, Pedro Porro. Doppel rates Benjamin Henrichs (RB Leipzig) a 86/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Niels Nkounkou scores 86/100 at about €2.8m. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to João Cancelo
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Benjamin Henrichssimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 26 | €7.6m | 91 | 86 |
| 2 | Niels Nkounkousimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 23 | €2.8m | 94 | 86 |
| 3 | Pedro Porrosimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 24 | €32m | 93 | 85 |
| 4 | Alfie Doughtysimilar↗ | Luton Town | 24 | €5.2m | 90 | 85 |
| 5 | Rayan Aït-Nourisimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 23 | €39m | 95 | 85 |
| 6 | Yan Coutosimilar↗ | Girona FC | 21 | €18m | 89 | 85 |
| 7 | Christopher Operisimilar↗ | Le Havre | 26 | €3.7m | 88 | 85 |
| 8 | Joakim Mæhlesimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 26 | €7.4m | 87 | 84 |
| 9 | Mitchel Bakkersimilar↗ | Lille | 24 | €2.7m | 86 | 84 |
| 10 | Theo Hernándezsimilar↗ | AC Milan | 26 | €21m | 89 | 84 |
| 11 | Maximilian Mittelstädtsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 27 | €20m | 90 | 84 |
| 12 | Valentín Barcosimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 21 | €44m | 90 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match João Cancelo
≈ 100% João Cancelo · strong: xG + xA, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Shots /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% João Cancelo · strong: Successful dribbles, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Duels won /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% João Cancelo · strong: Sofascore rating, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Shots /90, Touches /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for João Cancelo?
By Doppel's fit score, Benjamin Henrichs (RB Leipzig) is the closest profile to João Cancelo, with a 86/100 overall match. Niels Nkounkou and Pedro Porro are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to João Cancelo?
Yes. Niels Nkounkou (Eintracht Frankfurt) plays a similar right back role and rates 86/100 at roughly €2.8m.
How does Doppel find players similar to João Cancelo?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from João Cancelo's 2025/26 season, then ranks right backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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