Players like Neymar
CAM/ST/LWSantos · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitNeymar's profile ↗
The players most similar to Neymar are Kenan Yıldız, Giorgian de Arrascaeta, Rodrigo Zalazar. Doppel rates Kenan Yıldız (Juventus) a 85/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Florian Thauvin scores 84/100 at about €5.2m. Data as of September 2026.
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Neymar is a creative attacking midfielder and striker, known for his exceptional playmaking abilities and vision. With a Sofascore rating in the top 1% of his peers, he consistently delivers key passes and accurate final-third balls, making him a game-changer in the final third. While injuries have hampered his availability, when fit, his flair and technical skill remain unmatched, allowing him to unlock defenses and create scoring opportunities with ease.
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Key passes, Accurate final-third passes. Availability: 126 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Neymar
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kenan Yıldızsimilar↗ | Juventus | 21 | €72m | 94 | 85 |
| 2 | Giorgian de Arrascaetasimilar↗ | Flamengo | 32 | €15m | 94 | 82 |
| 3 | Rodrigo Zalazarsimilar↗ | Sporting Braga | 27 | €32m | 93 | 83 |
| 4 | Noa Langsimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 27 | €24m | 93 | 82 |
| 5 | Mika Godtssimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 21 | €32m | 92 | 85 |
| 6 | Xavi Simonssimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 23 | €43m | 92 | 84 |
| 7 | Florian Thauvinsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 33 | €5.2m | 91 | 84 |
| 8 | Rafael Leãosimilar↗ | AC Milan | 27 | €48m | 91 | 83 |
| 9 | Gerard Morenosimilar↗ | Villarreal | 34 | €2.4m | 91 | 85 |
| 10 | Omar Marmoushsimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 27 | €55m | 91 | 82 |
| 11 | Viktor Gyökeressimilar↗ | Sporting CP | 28 | €61m | 91 | 82 |
| 12 | Vinícius Júniorsimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 26 | €146m | 91 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Neymar
≈ 100% Neymar · strong: Key passes, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Successful dribbles /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Neymar · strong: Sofascore rating, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Neymar · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Sofascore rating · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Sofascore rating, Touches /90
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. Giorgian de Arrascaeta and Rodrigo Zalazar are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Neymar?
Yes. Florian Thauvin (RC Lens) plays a similar attacking midfielder role and rates 84/100 at roughly €5.2m.
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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