Players like Danny Schmidt
CAM/STFortuna Düsseldorf · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitDanny Schmidt's profile ↗
Danny Schmidt is an attacking midfielder/striker for Fortuna Düsseldorf in the 2. Bundesliga, aged 23, with 25 appearances, 5 goals, and 1 assist in the 2024/25 season. Players similar to Schmidt include Borja Iglesias from Celta Vigo, who has a fit score of 83/100, and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Olympique de Marseille, with a fit score of 86/100. Both players share comparable roles and statistical profiles.
About Danny Schmidt
Danny Schmidt is a goal-scoring attacking midfielder who thrives in finding the net, boasting a strong non-penalty goals per 90 minutes that places him in the top 14% of his peers. While his overall quality is below the elite level, his durability stands out, with only one game missed in the last three seasons, showcasing his reliability. However, he may need to improve on his dueling capabilities to enhance his overall impact on the pitch.
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 · data: Sofascore, 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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