Players like Neymar
CAM/ST/LWSantos · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitNeymar's profile ↗
The players most similar to Neymar are Kenan Yıldız, Mika Godts, Christos Tzolis. Doppel rates Kenan Yıldız (Juventus) a 85/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Iago Aspas scores 84/100 at about €1.5m. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Neymar
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kenan Yıldızsimilar↗ | Juventus | 21 | €72m | 94 | 85 |
| 2 | Mika Godtssimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 21 | €32m | 91 | 85 |
| 3 | Christos Tzolissimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 24 | €42m | 91 | 84 |
| 4 | Jens Petter Haugesimilar↗ | Bodø/Glimt | 27 | €13m | 91 | 84 |
| 5 | Xavi Simonssimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 23 | €43m | 92 | 84 |
| 6 | Gerard Morenosimilar↗ | Villarreal | 34 | €2.4m | 91 | 84 |
| 7 | Iago Aspassimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 39 | €1.5m | 87 | 84 |
| 8 | Tarik Tissoudalisimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 33 | €2.6m | 89 | 83 |
| 9 | Florian Thauvinsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 33 | €5.2m | 91 | 83 |
| 10 | Giorgian de Arrascaetasimilar↗ | Flamengo | 32 | €15m | 93 | 83 |
| 11 | Vinícius Júniorsimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 26 | €146m | 91 | 82 |
| 12 | Rafael Leãosimilar↗ | AC Milan | 27 | €48m | 90 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Neymar
≈ 100% Neymar · strong: Successful dribbles, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Sofascore rating, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Neymar · strong: Sofascore rating, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Successful dribbles /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Neymar · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Neymar?
By Doppel's fit score, Kenan Yıldız (Juventus) is the closest profile to Neymar, with a 85/100 overall match. Mika Godts and Christos Tzolis are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Neymar?
Yes. Iago Aspas (Celta Vigo) plays a similar attacking midfielder role and rates 84/100 at roughly €1.5m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Neymar?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Neymar's 2026 season, then ranks attacking midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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