Players like Cafú
CM/CDM/CAMRotherham United · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitCafú's profile ↗
Cafú is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Rotherham United in the Championship, with 25 appearances in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Cafú include Rodrigo Alonso from Villarreal B U23, who has a fit score of 80/100, and Ozan Kökçü from FC Volendam, with a fit score of 79/100. Both players demonstrate comparable roles and statistical profiles, making them suitable alternatives for teams seeking similar midfield options.
About Cafú
Cafú is a creative deep-lying playmaker whose strengths lie in his precision and vision, making him a reliable orchestrator in midfield. Despite a Sofascore rating that places him in the bottom 24% of his peers, he excels in delivering accurate crosses and generating big chances, showcasing his ability to impact the game offensively. His durability is a major asset, having missed only four games in three seasons, underscoring his reliability on the pitch.
Strengths: Accurate crosses, Big chances created, Key passes. Availability: 4 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Cafú
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rodrigo Alonsosimilar↗ | Villarreal B U23 | 23 | €1.8m | 92 | 80 |
| 2 | Ozan Kökçüsimilar↗ | FC Volendam | 28 | €400k | 91 | 79 |
| 3 | Thomas Claessimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 22 | €1.5m | 89 | 79 |
| 4 | Mathis Servaissimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 22 | €3.8m | 87 | 79 |
| 5 | Rafael Bauzàsimilar↗ | Mirandés | 21 | €1.1m | 87 | 79 |
| 6 | Nermin Karićsimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 27 | €800k | 87 | 80 |
| 7 | Serginhosimilar↗ | Santa Clara | 27 | €2.8m | 86 | 79 |
| 8 | Tommaso Rubinosimilar↗ | Carrarese | 20 | €2.4m | 86 | 79 |
| 9 | Ruben Müllersimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 21 | €1.1m | 86 | 79 |
| 10 | Gianluca Busiosimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €7.3m | 85 | 80 |
| 11 | Sydie Pecksimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 22 | €15m | 85 | 79 |
| 12 | Cengiz Ündersimilar↗ | Beşiktaş JK | 29 | €3.8m | 84 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Cafú
≈ 100% Cafú · medium reliability
≈ 100% Cafú · strong: Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90
≈ 100% Cafú · low reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Cafú?
By Doppel's fit score, Rodrigo Alonso (Villarreal B U23) is the closest profile to Cafú, with a 80/100 overall match. Ozan Kökçü and Thomas Claes are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Cafú?
Yes. Ozan Kökçü (FC Volendam) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 79/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Cafú?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Cafú's 2025/26 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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