Players like André Almeida
CM/CAMValencia · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAndré Almeida's profile ↗
The players most similar to André Almeida are Maxence Caqueret, Valentín Barco, Edu Expósito. Doppel rates Maxence Caqueret (Olympique Lyonnais) a 81/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Teji Savanier scores 84/100 at about €1.0m. Data as of September 2026.
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André Almeida is a creative playmaker, excelling as a central or attacking midfielder with a knack for orchestrating attacks. His top-tier metrics in key passes and accurate final-third deliveries demonstrate his ability to unlock defenses, while his successful dribbles add an extra dimension to his game. Although he has struggled with injuries, missing a significant number of games, his playmaking prowess places him among the top 41% of his positional peers, making him a valuable asset when fit.
Strengths: Key passes, Accurate final-third passes, Accurate crosses. Availability: 21 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to André Almeida
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maxence Caqueretsimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 26 | €13m | 93 | 81 |
| 2 | Valentín Barcosimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 22 | €44m | 93 | 83 |
| 3 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 91 | 84 |
| 4 | Abdelkahar Kadrisimilar↗ | KV Kortrijk | 26 | €2.6m | 91 | 83 |
| 5 | Nicola Zalewskisimilar↗ | Atalanta | 24 | €18m | 90 | 82 |
| 6 | Teji Savaniersimilar↗ | Montpellier | 35 | €1.0m | 90 | 84 |
| 7 | Arda Gülersimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 21 | €87m | 90 | 82 |
| 8 | Todd Cantwellsimilar↗ | Blackburn Rovers | 28 | €2.7m | 90 | 83 |
| 9 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 30 | €16m | 89 | 82 |
| 10 | Lucas Da Cunhasimilar↗ | Como | 25 | €18m | 89 | 82 |
| 11 | Rémy Cabellasimilar↗ | Lille | 36 | €1.2m | 88 | 83 |
| 12 | Amad Diallosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 24 | €44m | 88 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match André Almeida
≈ 100% André Almeida · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% André Almeida · strong: Big chances created, Touches · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Touches /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% André Almeida · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for André Almeida?
By Doppel's fit score, Maxence Caqueret (Olympique Lyonnais) is the closest profile to André Almeida, with a 81/100 overall match. Valentín Barco and Edu Expósito are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to André Almeida?
Yes. Teji Savanier (Montpellier) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 84/100 at roughly €1.0m.
How does Doppel find players similar to André Almeida?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from André Almeida'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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