Players like Danny Schmidt
CAM/STFortuna Düsseldorf · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitDanny Schmidt's profile ↗
The players most similar to Danny Schmidt are Borja Iglesias, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Joël Piroe. Doppel rates Borja Iglesias (Celta Vigo) a 83/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Ciro Immobile scores 85/100 at about €1.7m. Data as of September 2026.
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Danny Schmidt is a goal-scoring attacking midfielder with a knack for finding the net, evidenced by his top 14% ranking in non-penalty goals per 90 minutes. While he excels in offensive contributions, his overall performance places him in the bottom tier of his positional peers, indicating room for growth. However, his durability stands out, having missed just one game in the last three seasons, making him a reliable option for Fortuna Düsseldorf.
Strengths: Non-penalty goals. Availability: 1 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Danny Schmidt
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Borja Iglesiassimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 33 | €2.9m | 95 | 83 |
| 2 | Pierre-Emerick Aubameyangsimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 37 | €2.4m | 93 | 86 |
| 3 | Joël Piroesimilar↗ | Leeds United | 27 | €9.1m | 93 | 85 |
| 4 | Folarin Balogunsimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 25 | €36m | 92 | 84 |
| 5 | Terem Moffisimilar↗ | Nice | 27 | €8.2m | 92 | 84 |
| 6 | Jonathan Burkardtsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 26 | €29m | 92 | 83 |
| 7 | Troy Parrottsimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 24 | €23m | 92 | 86 |
| 8 | Ciro Immobilesimilar↗ | Beşiktaş JK | 36 | €1.7m | 92 | 85 |
| 9 | Sem Steijnsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 25 | €12m | 92 | 84 |
| 10 | Arnaud Kalimuendosimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 24 | €24m | 92 | 84 |
| 11 | Adam Armstrongsimilar↗ | Southampton | 29 | €6.5m | 92 | 84 |
| 12 | Ricardo Pepisimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 23 | €31m | 92 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Danny Schmidt
≈ 100% Danny Schmidt · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Danny Schmidt · strong: xG + xA, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Shots /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Danny Schmidt · strong: Non-penalty goals, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Danny Schmidt?
By Doppel's fit score, Borja Iglesias (Celta Vigo) is the closest profile to Danny Schmidt, with a 83/100 overall match. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Joël Piroe are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Danny Schmidt?
Yes. Ciro Immobile (Beşiktaş JK) plays a similar attacking midfielder role and rates 85/100 at roughly €1.7m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Danny Schmidt?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Danny Schmidt's 2024/25 season, then ranks attacking midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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