Players like Vinícius Souza
CM/CDMVfL Wolfsburg · 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 October 2026.
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Vinícius Souza is a tenacious defensive midfielder who excels at breaking up play and winning duels, making him a key asset in any midfield. With a Sofascore rating in the top 22% of his peers, he showcases elite tackling and interception skills, complemented by solid aerial ability. While his offensive contributions are limited, his reliability and durability—missing just 13 games in three seasons—underscore his importance as a stabilizing force in Wolfsburg’s lineup.
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↗ | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 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↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 25 | €2.1m | 88 | 79 |
| 8 | Giovanni Haagsimilar↗ | Lion City Sailors | 26 | €1.9m | 88 | 77 |
| 9 | Julian Niehuessimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 25 | €1.6m | 88 | 77 |
| 10 | Stefan Džodićsimilar↗ | Almería | 21 | €2.3m | 88 | 77 |
| 11 | Leonardo Lopessimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 28 | €2.6m | 88 | 78 |
| 12 | José Gragerasimilar↗ | Deportivo de A Coruña | 26 | €1.3m | 87 | 77 |
* 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 closest look-alike to Vinícius Souza?
Statistically, Tibe De Vlieger (KAA Gent) is the closest look-alike to Vinícius Souza — a 78/100 profile match (95/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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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