Players like Vinícius Souza
CM/CDMSheffield United · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitVinícius Souza's profile ↗
The players most similar to Vinícius Souza are Tibe De Vlieger, Gibson Yah, Anouar El Azzouzi. Doppel rates Tibe De Vlieger (KAA Gent) a 78/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Peru Nolaskoain scores 78/100 at about €800k. Data as of September 2026.
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Vinícius Souza is a robust defensive midfielder, excelling in breaking up play and dominating duels. With a Sofascore rating in the top 22% of his peers, he showcases elite tackling and interception skills, making him a key asset in midfield battles. His aerial prowess and reliability in clearances further solidify his role as a defensive anchor, while his durability—missing only 13 games in three seasons—underscores his value to the team.
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won, Aerial duels won %. Availability: 13 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Vinícius Souza
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tibe De Vliegersimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 21 | €2.7m | 95 | 78 |
| 2 | Gibson Yahsimilar↗ | FC Volendam | 23 | €1.3m | 94 | 77 |
| 3 | Anouar El Azzouzisimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €1.6m | 92 | 79 |
| 4 | Stanko Jurićsimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 30 | €1.1m | 92 | 79 |
| 5 | Peru Nolaskoainsimilar↗ | Eibar | 28 | €800k | 91 | 78 |
| 6 | Terry Devlinsimilar↗ | Portsmouth | 23 | €3.9m | 90 | 77 |
| 7 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 25 | €2.1m | 88 | 79 |
| 8 | Giovanni Haagsimilar↗ | Rodez AF | 26 | €1.9m | 88 | 77 |
| 9 | Julian Niehuessimilar↗ | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 25 | €1.6m | 88 | 77 |
| 10 | Stefan Džodićsimilar↗ | Almería | 21 | €2.3m | 88 | 77 |
| 11 | Leonardo Lopessimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 28 | €2.6m | 88 | 78 |
| 12 | Beñat Gerenabarrenasimilar↗ | CD Castellón | 23 | €1.0m | 87 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Vinícius Souza
≈ 100% Vinícius Souza · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Vinícius Souza · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Clearances /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Vinícius Souza · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Vinícius Souza?
By Doppel's fit score, Tibe De Vlieger (KAA Gent) is the closest profile to Vinícius Souza, with a 78/100 overall match. Gibson Yah and Anouar El Azzouzi are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Vinícius Souza?
Yes. Peru Nolaskoain (Eibar) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 78/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Vinícius Souza?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Vinícius Souza'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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