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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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
| # | 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 · 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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