Players like Souza
LBTottenham Hotspur · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitSouza's profile ↗
The players most similar to Souza are Fabio Ferraro, Carlos Romero, Eric Bocat. Doppel rates Fabio Ferraro (FCV Dender) a 87/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Fabio Ferraro scores 87/100 at about €1.2m. Data as of September 2026.
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Souza is an attacking-minded left-back who excels in dribbling and creating goal-scoring opportunities. With a Sofascore rating in the top 26% of his positional peers, he demonstrates impressive success in dribbles and consistently wins possession in the attacking third, showcasing his offensive contributions. His durability is a standout trait, having missed no games in the last three seasons, making him a reliable asset on the flank. While his aerial game could use improvement, his attacking prowess makes him a dynamic presence on the pitch.
Strengths: Successful dribbles, Shots, Possession won in att. third. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Souza
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fabio Ferrarosimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 24 | €1.2m | 94 | 87 |
| 2 | Carlos Romerosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 25 | €24m | 93 | 83 |
| 3 | Eric Bocatsimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 27 | €2.1m | 93 | 84 |
| 4 | Hennes Behrenssimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 21 | €5.2m | 92 | 83 |
| 5 | Daam Foulonsimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 27 | €1.9m | 92 | 83 |
| 6 | Jordan Zemurasimilar↗ | Udinese | 27 | €4.5m | 92 | 83 |
| 7 | Kaikisimilar↗ | Cruzeiro | 23 | €15m | 92 | 84 |
| 8 | Mats Rotssimilar↗ | FC Twente | 20 | €11m | 92 | 87 |
| 9 | Rayan Aït-Nourisimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 25 | €39m | 92 | 83 |
| 10 | Arthur Zagresimilar↗ | Excelsior | 25 | €1.8m | 91 | 85 |
| 11 | Christopher Operisimilar↗ | Le Havre | 29 | €3.7m | 90 | 85 |
| 12 | Hugo Buenosimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 24 | €13m | 90 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Souza
≈ 100% Souza · strong: Successful dribbles, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Souza · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Souza · strong: Successful dribbles, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Souza?
By Doppel's fit score, Fabio Ferraro (FCV Dender) is the closest profile to Souza, with a 87/100 overall match. Carlos Romero and Eric Bocat are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Souza?
Yes. Fabio Ferraro (FCV Dender) plays a similar left back role and rates 87/100 at roughly €1.2m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Souza?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Souza's 2025 season, then ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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