Players like Tomás Rincón
CM/CDMSantos · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitTomás Rincón's profile ↗
Tomás Rincón is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Santos in Brazil's Serie A, with 17 appearances and 926 minutes played in 2025. For those seeking players similar to Rincón, Yann Bodiger (AD Ceuta) and Merveille Papela (Darmstadt 98) both offer comparable roles, with fit scores of 77/100. Additionally, Kazper Karlsson (Degerfors IF) and Noe Lebreton (Caen) provide effective alternatives, boasting fit scores of 81/100 and 79/100, respectively.
About Tomás Rincón
Tomás Rincón profiles as a veteran defensive midfielder, bringing experience to the Santos midfield. However, his current form is concerning, with a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 8% of his position, indicating a lack of impact in games this season. While he remains durable with 17 appearances, his contributions in key passes and creating chances are notably lacking, suggesting he may struggle to influence matches in a meaningful way.
12 players most similar to Tomás Rincón
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yann Bodigersimilar↗ | AD Ceuta | 31 | €500k | 92 | 77 |
| 2 | Kazper Karlssonsimilar↗ | Degerfors IF | 21 | €600k | 91 | 81 |
| 3 | Merveille Papelasimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 25 | €600k | 91 | 77 |
| 4 | Noe Lebretonsimilar↗ | Caen | 22 | €4.1m | 90 | 79 |
| 5 | Justin Smithsimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 23 | €800k | 90 | 79 |
| 6 | Unai Vencedorsimilar↗ | Real Racing Club | 26 | €1.5m | 90 | 80 |
| 7 | Stefan Džodićsimilar↗ | Almería | 21 | €2.3m | 90 | 78 |
| 8 | Javi Villarsimilar↗ | Albacete Balompié | 23 | €600k | 90 | 78 |
| 9 | Everson Juniorsimilar↗ | Montpellier | 23 | €1.1m | 89 | 78 |
| 10 | Tom Ducrocqsimilar↗ | Bastia | 27 | €800k | 89 | 79 |
| 11 | Nolan Binetsimilar↗ | US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale | 22 | €1.2m | 88 | 79 |
| 12 | Moussa Diakitésimilar↗ | Cádiz | 23 | €1.1m | 88 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Tomás Rincón
≈ 100% Tomás Rincón · strong: Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
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≈ 100% Tomás Rincón · strong: Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Tomás Rincón?
By Doppel's fit score, Yann Bodiger (AD Ceuta) is the closest profile to Tomás Rincón, with a 77/100 overall match. Kazper Karlsson and Merveille Papela are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Tomás Rincón?
Yes. Yann Bodiger (AD Ceuta) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 77/100 at roughly €500k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Tomás Rincón?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Tomás Rincón's 2025 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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