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 September 2026.
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José Sosa is a creative playmaker, excelling in the central midfield role with a sharp eye for key passes and precision in the final third. With a Sofascore rating in the top 20% of his peers, he consistently delivers accurate crosses and impactful passes, making him a vital cog in Estudiantes de La Plata's attack. At 41, his durability is impressive, missing only five games in the last three seasons, showcasing his reliability and experience 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↗ | Torino | 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↗ | Swansea City | 23 | €600k | 86 | 81 |
| 7 | Fábio Vieirasimilar↗ | Hamburger SV | 26 | €17m | 86 | 81 |
| 8 | John Swiftsimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 31 | €800k | 86 | 81 |
| 9 | Andrea Colpanisimilar↗ | Monza | 27 | €3.8m | 86 | 81 |
| 10 | Sebastiano Espositosimilar↗ | Cagliari | 24 | €14m | 86 | 80 |
| 11 | Lazar Samardžićsimilar↗ | Udinese | 24 | €16m | 86 | 80 |
| 12 | Nermin Karićsimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 27 | €800k | 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 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 (Swansea City) 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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