Players like Ronald Araújo
CBFC Barcelona · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRonald Araújo's profile ↗
The players most similar to Ronald Araújo are Cristian Romero, Kike Salas, Dean Huijsen. Doppel rates Cristian Romero (Tottenham Hotspur) a 84/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Maik Nawrocki scores 84/100 at about €1.4m. Data as of September 2026.
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Ronald Araújo is a dynamic ball-playing centre-back who excels in contributing to both defensive solidity and offensive build-up. With a Sofascore rating in the top 26% of his peers, he demonstrates elite capabilities, particularly in shots and expected goals plus assists per 90 minutes, showcasing his ability to impact the game beyond traditional defending. While his injury history raises concerns about availability, his aerial prowess and touch on the ball position him as a key asset for any team.
Strengths: Shots, xG + xA, Touches. Availability: 48 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Ronald Araújo
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cristian Romerosimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 28 | €42m | 93 | 84 |
| 2 | Kike Salassimilar↗ | Sevilla | 24 | €15m | 92 | 84 |
| 3 | Dean Huijsensimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 21 | €66m | 92 | 84 |
| 4 | Leo Østigårdsimilar↗ | Genoa | 27 | €14m | 92 | 84 |
| 5 | Ross Sykessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 27 | €4.9m | 91 | 87 |
| 6 | Jan Paul van Heckesimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 26 | €49m | 90 | 82 |
| 7 | Maik Nawrockisimilar↗ | Hannover 96 | 25 | €1.4m | 89 | 84 |
| 8 | Konstantinos Koulierakissimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 23 | €24m | 89 | 84 |
| 9 | Danny Bakkersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €500k | 88 | 85 |
| 10 | André Ramalhosimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 34 | €800k | 88 | 83 |
| 11 | Edgaras Utkussimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 26 | €1.5m | 88 | 84 |
| 12 | Ozan Kabaksimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 26 | €15m | 88 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ronald Araújo
≈ 100% Ronald Araújo · strong: Touches, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Ronald Araújo · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Ronald Araújo · strong: Clearances, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ronald Araújo?
By Doppel's fit score, Cristian Romero (Tottenham Hotspur) is the closest profile to Ronald Araújo, with a 84/100 overall match. Kike Salas and Dean Huijsen are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Ronald Araújo?
Yes. Maik Nawrocki (Hannover 96) plays a similar centre back role and rates 84/100 at roughly €1.4m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Ronald Araújo?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Ronald Araújo's 2025/26 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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