Position & Value Match
Best Alternatives to Paulinho
Players with a similar positional profile and market value to Paulinho (Midfielder, €12.0M). Ranked by market value.
Similar Players — Midfielder · Ranked by Market Value
#1
N
Nicolò Barella
Italy29yContract 2029
€60.0M
#2
X
Xavi Simons
Netherlands23yContract 2030
€60.0M
#3
P
Pablo Barrios
Spain22yContract 2030
€60.0M
#4
E
Elliot Anderson
Scotland23yContract 2029
€60.0M
#5
C
Carlos Baleba
Cameroon22yContract 2028
€60.0M
#6
A
Adam Wharton
England22yContract 2029
€60.0M
#7
T
Tijjani Reijnders
Netherlands27yContract 2030
€60.0M
#8
D
Dani Olmo
Spain28yContract 2030
€60.0M
#9
L
Lennart Karl
Germany18yContract 2026
€60.0M
#10
N
Naby Keïta
Guinea31y
€60.0M
#11
P
Pedro Neto
Portugal24yContract 2031
€60.0M
#12
R
Rayan Cherki
France22yContract 2030
€50.0M
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Who are the best alternatives to Paulinho?▼
The top alternatives to Paulinho based on position (Midfielder) and market value (€12.0M) include: Nicolò Barella, Xavi Simons, Pablo Barrios, Elliot Anderson, Carlos Baleba. These players share similar positional profiles and market brackets according to Rising Transfers' AI database of 56,000+ players.
Which players are similar to Paulinho in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Paulinho in 2026 include Nicolò Barella (€60.0M), Xavi Simons (€60.0M), Pablo Barrios (€60.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Paulinho play and who plays similarly?▼
Paulinho plays as a Midfielder. Players with a comparable positional profile include Nicolò Barella (Italy, €60.0M); Xavi Simons (Netherlands, €60.0M); Pablo Barrios (Spain, €60.0M); Elliot Anderson (Scotland, €60.0M).