Players like Igor Cariús
LB/RBSport Recife · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitIgor Cariús's profile ↗
Igor Cariús is a left-back/right-back for Sport Recife in the Brazilian Serie A, with 28 appearances and 1 goal in 2025. Players similar to Cariús include Andrew Hughes from Preston North End, who has a fit score of 80/100, and Martin Frese from Hellas Verona, with a fit score of 85/100. Other comparable players are Justin Hubner from Fortuna Sittard and Ross Sykes from Royale Union Saint-Gilloise, both showcasing similar roles and statistical profiles.
About Igor Cariús
Igor Cariús is a robust defensive full-back known for his aerial prowess and tenacity in duels. While his Sofascore rating places him in the lower tier of his positional peers, he stands out with strong metrics in aerial duels and defensive contributions, making him a reliable presence in the backline. However, his injury history raises concerns about his availability, limiting his impact on the pitch.
Strengths: Aerial duels won, Shots, Duels won. Availability: 23 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Igor Cariús
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andrew Hughessimilar↗ | Preston North End | 34 | €300k | 92 | 81 |
| 2 | Martin Fresesimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 28 | €2.7m | 92 | 85 |
| 3 | Justin Hubnersimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 23 | €1.0m | 91 | 84 |
| 4 | Ross Sykessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 27 | €4.9m | 90 | 84 |
| 5 | Piero Hincapiésimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 24 | €46m | 90 | 82 |
| 6 | Danny Bakkersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €500k | 89 | 82 |
| 7 | Novatus Miroshisimilar↗ | Göztepe | 24 | €4.6m | 89 | 84 |
| 8 | Vitalie Beckersimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 21 | €3.1m | 89 | 82 |
| 9 | Cuiabanosimilar↗ | Botafogo | 23 | €10m | 88 | 82 |
| 10 | Junior Firposimilar↗ | Leeds United | 30 | €3.4m | 86 | 82 |
| 11 | Boy Kempersimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 27 | €1.1m | 86 | 82 |
| 12 | Sergi Cardonasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 27 | €8.6m | 85 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Igor Cariús
≈ 100% Igor Cariús · strong: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Igor Cariús · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Igor Cariús · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Igor Cariús?
By Doppel's fit score, Andrew Hughes (Preston North End) is the closest profile to Igor Cariús, with a 81/100 overall match. Martin Frese and Justin Hubner are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Igor Cariús?
Yes. Andrew Hughes (Preston North End) plays a similar left back role and rates 81/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Igor Cariús?
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