Players like Damian Michalski
CBSpVgg Greuther Fürth · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitDamian Michalski's profile ↗
The players most similar to Damian Michalski are Gustavo Henrique, Radu Drăguşin, Shane Duffy. Doppel rates Gustavo Henrique (Corinthians) a 86/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Shane Duffy scores 81/100 at about €300k. Data as of July 2026.
About Damian Michalski
Damian Michalski is a goal-scoring centre-back with a knack for winning aerial duels, making him an asset in both defensive situations and set-pieces. With a Sofascore rating in the top 31% of his peers, he showcases impressive offensive contributions, netting three goals this season, highlighting his threat in the box. His durability is a major plus, having missed only one game in the last three seasons, underscoring his reliability in the heart of the defense.
Strengths: Aerial duels won, Non-penalty goals, Shots. Availability: 1 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Damian Michalski
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gustavo Henriquesimilar↗ | Corinthians | 33 | €600k | 95 | 86 |
| 2 | Radu Drăguşinsimilar↗ | Genoa | 24 | €15m | 94 | 85 |
| 3 | Shane Duffysimilar↗ | Norwich City | 34 | €300k | 94 | 81 |
| 4 | Cacásimilar↗ | Corinthians | 27 | €1.5m | 93 | 90 |
| 5 | Jake Coopersimilar↗ | Millwall | 31 | €1.7m | 92 | 86 |
| 6 | Husniddin Aliqulovsimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 27 | €1.2m | 91 | 82 |
| 7 | Matej Maglicasimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 28 | €1.1m | 91 | 82 |
| 8 | Maximilian Großersimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 25 | €700k | 91 | 87 |
| 9 | Andrea Tiritiellosimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 31 | €400k | 91 | 88 |
| 10 | Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €3.6m | 91 | 87 |
| 11 | Arda Kızıldağsimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 28 | €800k | 91 | 83 |
| 12 | Thomas Kellersimilar↗ | SG Dynamo Dresden | 27 | €1.3m | 91 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Damian Michalski
≈ 100% Damian Michalski · strong: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Damian Michalski · strong: Shots, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Damian Michalski · strong: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90, Touches /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Damian Michalski?
By Doppel's fit score, Gustavo Henrique (Corinthians) is the closest profile to Damian Michalski, with a 86/100 overall match. Radu Drăguşin and Shane Duffy are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Damian Michalski?
Yes. Shane Duffy (Norwich City) plays a similar centre back role and rates 81/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Damian Michalski?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Damian Michalski's 2023/24 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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