Players like José Sosa
CM/CAM/CDMEstudiantes de La Plata · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitJosé Sosa's profile ↗
The players most similar to José Sosa are Marc Domenech, Pablo Torre, Ivan Ilić. Doppel rates Marc Domenech (FC Andorra) a 80/100 overall match — 90/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Charlie Patiño scores 81/100 at about €600k. Data as of October 2026.
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José Sosa is a creative midfield maestro, excelling as a central or attacking midfielder known for his precise passing and playmaking abilities. With a Sofascore rating in the top 20% of his positional peers, he consistently delivers accurate crosses and key passes, making him a vital link in the attacking phase. At 41, his durability is impressive, having missed only five games in the last three seasons, underscoring his reliability on the pitch.
Strengths: Accurate crosses, Accurate final-third passes, Sofascore rating. Availability: 5 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to José Sosa
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marc Domenechsimilar↗ | FC Andorra | 24 | €700k | 90 | 80 |
| 2 | Pablo Torresimilar↗ | Mallorca | 23 | €4.9m | 88 | 80 |
| 3 | Ivan Ilićsimilar↗ | Lecce | 25 | €6.8m | 87 | 81 |
| 4 | Fabian Riedersimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 24 | €11m | 87 | 81 |
| 5 | Mohamed Nassohsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 86 | 82 |
| 6 | Charlie Patiñosimilar↗ | Deportivo de A Coruña | 23 | €600k | 86 | 81 |
| 7 | John Swiftsimilar↗ | Portsmouth | 31 | €800k | 86 | 81 |
| 8 | Andrea Colpanisimilar↗ | Monza | 27 | €3.8m | 86 | 81 |
| 9 | Sebastiano Espositosimilar↗ | Sassuolo | 24 | €14m | 86 | 82 |
| 10 | Lazar Samardžićsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 24 | €16m | 86 | 80 |
| 11 | Hong Hyun-seoksimilar↗ | FC Midtjylland | 27 | €2.4m | 85 | 80 |
| 12 | Rafael Lubachsimilar↗ | 1. FC Nürnberg | 21 | €3.3m | 85 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match José Sosa
≈ 100% José Sosa · low reliability
≈ 100% José Sosa · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Key passes /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% José Sosa · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Touches /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to José Sosa?
Statistically, Marc Domenech (FC Andorra) is the closest look-alike to José Sosa — a 80/100 profile match (90/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for José Sosa?
By Doppel's fit score, Marc Domenech (FC Andorra) is the closest profile to José Sosa, with a 80/100 overall match. Pablo Torre and Ivan Ilić are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to José Sosa?
Yes. Charlie Patiño (Deportivo de A Coruña) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 81/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to José Sosa?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from José Sosa's 2025 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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