Players like Kaio Pantaleão
CBBotafogo · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitKaio Pantaleão's profile ↗
The players most similar to Kaio Pantaleão are Fabio Gruber, Gabriele Calvani, Jon Martin. Doppel rates Fabio Gruber (1. FSV Mainz 05) a 83/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Héliton scores 81/100 at about €1.1m. Data as of October 2026.
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Kaio Pantaleão is a ball-playing centre-back who combines defensive solidity with an ability to contribute to build-up play. His Sofascore rating places him in the top 29% of his positional peers, showcasing his overall quality. While he excels in successful dribbles and shot attempts, his injury history raises concerns about reliability, having missed significant game time in recent seasons. Nonetheless, when fit, Pantaleão's skill set makes him a valuable asset in both defense and initiating attacks.
Strengths: Successful dribbles, Shots. Availability: 80 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Kaio Pantaleão
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fabio Grubersimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 24 | €2.9m | 95 | 83 |
| 2 | Gabriele Calvanisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 22 | €3.7m | 90 | 84 |
| 3 | Jon Martinsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 20 | €24m | 89 | 81 |
| 4 | Hélitonsimilar↗ | Göztepe | 31 | €1.1m | 89 | 81 |
| 5 | Antoine Mendysimilar↗ | Nice | 22 | €9.7m | 88 | 82 |
| 6 | Axel Disasisimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 28 | €16m | 87 | 82 |
| 7 | Malick Thiawsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 25 | €41m | 87 | 82 |
| 8 | Nikolai Soyset Hoplandsimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 22 | €1.6m | 87 | 81 |
| 9 | Wagner Leonardosimilar↗ | Grêmio | 27 | €3.3m | 87 | 82 |
| 10 | Dan Zagadousimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 27 | €1.9m | 87 | 82 |
| 11 | Honest Ahanorsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 18 | €31m | 87 | 82 |
| 12 | Kevin Dikssimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 30 | €4.8m | 86 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Kaio Pantaleão
≈ 100% Kaio Pantaleão · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Kaio Pantaleão · strong: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Kaio Pantaleão · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Kaio Pantaleão?
Statistically, Fabio Gruber (1. FSV Mainz 05) is the closest look-alike to Kaio Pantaleão — a 83/100 profile match (95/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Kaio Pantaleão?
By Doppel's fit score, Fabio Gruber (1. FSV Mainz 05) is the closest profile to Kaio Pantaleão, with a 83/100 overall match. Gabriele Calvani and Jon Martin are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Kaio Pantaleão?
Yes. Héliton (Göztepe) plays a similar centre back role and rates 81/100 at roughly €1.1m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Kaio Pantaleão?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Kaio Pantaleão's 2025 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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