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, showcasing an ability to orchestrate play with precision. Despite being in the bottom 16% of his positional peers, he excels in delivering accurate crosses and generating big chances, making him a valuable asset in the final third. His durability is impressive, having missed only four games in three seasons, underscoring his reliability in the midfield. While his defensive contributions may need improvement, his ability to influence matches through key passes remains noteworthy.
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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