Players like Johnny Cardoso
CM/CDMAtlético Madrid · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJohnny Cardoso's profile ↗
The players most similar to Johnny Cardoso are Gibson Yah, Anouar El Azzouzi, Darko Nejašmić. Doppel rates Gibson Yah (FC Volendam) a 76/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Beñat Gerenabarrena scores 78/100 at about €1.0m. Data as of September 2026.
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Johnny Cardoso is a tenacious defensive midfielder whose playing style is defined by his exceptional tackling and interception ability, making him a vital shield for Atlético Madrid's backline. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 39% of his positional peers, he excels in duels and clearances, showcasing his combative nature and reliability under pressure. However, his injury record raises concerns about durability, impacting his availability on the pitch.
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions, Clearances, Duels won. Availability: 33 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Johnny Cardoso
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gibson Yahsimilar↗ | FC Volendam | 23 | €1.3m | 91 | 76 |
| 2 | Anouar El Azzouzisimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €1.6m | 87 | 76 |
| 3 | Darko Nejašmićsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 27 | €4.1m | 87 | 77 |
| 4 | Beñat Gerenabarrenasimilar↗ | CD Castellón | 23 | €1.0m | 85 | 78 |
| 5 | Stanko Jurićsimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 30 | €1.1m | 85 | 75 |
| 6 | Nacho Martínsimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 24 | €1.0m | 85 | 75 |
| 7 | Cristian Cásseres Jr.similar↗ | Toulouse | 26 | €8.2m | 85 | 75 |
| 8 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 25 | €2.1m | 85 | 77 |
| 9 | Yangel Herrerasimilar↗ | Girona FC | 28 | €5.6m | 84 | 75 |
| 10 | Manu Morlanessimilar↗ | Mallorca | 27 | €2.2m | 84 | 75 |
| 11 | Lewis Mileysimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 20 | €27m | 83 | 76 |
| 12 | Matias Galarzasimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 24 | €5.0m | 83 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Johnny Cardoso
≈ 100% Johnny Cardoso · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Clearances /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Johnny Cardoso · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Johnny Cardoso · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Johnny Cardoso?
By Doppel's fit score, Gibson Yah (FC Volendam) is the closest profile to Johnny Cardoso, with a 76/100 overall match. Anouar El Azzouzi and Darko Nejašmić are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Johnny Cardoso?
Yes. Beñat Gerenabarrena (CD Castellón) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 78/100 at roughly €1.0m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Johnny Cardoso?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Johnny Cardoso'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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