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Players like Cafú

CM/CDM/CAMRotherham United · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitCafú's profile ↗

The players most similar to Cafú are Rodrigo Alonso, Ozan Kökçü, Thomas Claes. Doppel rates Rodrigo Alonso (Villarreal B U23) a 80/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Ozan Kökçü scores 79/100 at about €400k. Data as of September 2026.

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About Cafú

Cafú is a creative deep-lying playmaker who thrives on orchestrating attacks from midfield. Despite being in the bottom 16% of his positional peers overall, he excels in providing accurate crosses and generating big chances, showcasing his ability to influence the game offensively. His durability stands out, having missed just four games in three seasons, making him a reliable option for Rotherham United. While he may not be the strongest defensively, his playmaking skills can be vital in unlocking defences.

Strengths: Accurate crosses, Big chances created, Key passes. Availability: 4 games missed in the last 3 seasons.

12 players most similar to Cafú

#PlayerClubAgeValueTacticalOverall
1Rodrigo Alonsosimilar↗Villarreal B U2323€1.8m9280
2Ozan Kökçüsimilar↗FC Volendam28€400k9179
3Thomas Claessimilar↗SV Zulte Waregem22€1.5m8979
4Mathis Servaissimilar↗KV Mechelen22€3.8m8779
5Rafael Bauzàsimilar↗Mirandés21€1.1m8779
6Nermin Karićsimilar↗Virtus Entella27€800k8780
7Serginhosimilar↗Santa Clara27€2.8m8679
8Tommaso Rubinosimilar↗Carrarese20€2.4m8679
9Ruben Müllersimilar↗SC Paderborn 0721€1.1m8679
10Gianluca Busiosimilar↗Venezia24€7.3m8580
11Sydie Pecksimilar↗Sheffield United22€15m8579
12Cengiz Ündersimilar↗Beşiktaş JK29€3.8m8480

* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons

Why these players match Cafú

1. Rodrigo AlonsoVillarreal B U2380/100

≈ 100% Cafú · medium reliability

2. Ozan KökçüFC Volendam79/100

≈ 100% Cafú · strong: Key passes · medium reliability

Strengths: Key passes /90

3. Thomas ClaesSV Zulte Waregem79/100

≈ 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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