Cheaper alternatives to Danilo Santos
CM/CDMBotafogo · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitDanilo Santos's profile ↗
Danilo Santos is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Botafogo in the Brazilian Serie A, currently valued at €33m. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Danilo, consider Eric Ebimbe from Eintracht Frankfurt, valued at €6m, or Irakli Yegoian of Excelsior, available for €2m. Both players have a fit score of 84/100, making them solid budget alternatives for similar roles.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 26 | €6.5m | 88 | 84 |
| 2 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 88 | 84 |
| 3 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 26 | €800k | 86 | 84 |
| 4 | Filip Krastevsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €2.9m | 87 | 83 |
| 5 | Gjivai Zechiëlsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 22 | €11m | 86 | 83 |
| 6 | Diego Gómezsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €27m | 89 | 82 |
| 7 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 86 | 82 |
| 8 | Juninho Bacunasimilar↗ | Birmingham City | 29 | €1.8m | 85 | 82 |
| 9 | Joey Veermansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 28 | €26m | 88 | 82 |
| 10 | Mathias Jensensimilar↗ | Brentford | 30 | €10m | 87 | 82 |
| 11 | Yasin Ayarisimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €32m | 90 | 82 |
| 12 | Malik Tillmansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 24 | €27m | 88 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Danilo Santos
≈ 100% Danilo Santos · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Danilo Santos · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Danilo Santos · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Danilo Santos?
Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €800k with a 84/100 match to Danilo Santos.
Who is the best-value alternative to Danilo Santos?
Eric Ebimbe offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 84/100 at about €6.5m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Danilo Santos?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Danilo Santos's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, top leagues across Europe and South America, last 3 seasons.
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