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, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scores 86/100 at about €2.4m. Data as of October 2026.
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Danny Schmidt is an attacking midfielder with a knack for finding the net, showcasing himself as a goal-scoring threat in the final third. Despite ranking low overall among his positional peers, his non-penalty goals per 90 minutes place him in the top 14%, highlighting his finishing ability. With only one game missed in the last three seasons, Schmidt proves to be a reliable option for Fortuna Düsseldorf, though he could improve his involvement in duels and defensive contributions.
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↗ | Deportivo de A Coruña | 37 | €2.4m | 93 | 86 |
| 3 | Joël Piroesimilar↗ | Leeds United | 27 | €9.1m | 93 | 85 |
| 4 | Josh Sargentsimilar↗ | Norwich City | 26 | €15m | 93 | 82 |
| 5 | Folarin Balogunsimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 25 | €36m | 92 | 84 |
| 6 | Jonathan Burkardtsimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 26 | €29m | 92 | 83 |
| 7 | Troy Parrottsimilar↗ | Real Betis | 24 | €23m | 92 | 86 |
| 8 | Sem Steijnsimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 25 | €12m | 92 | 84 |
| 9 | Ciro Immobilesimilar↗ | No team | 36 | €1.7m | 92 | 85 |
| 10 | Arnaud Kalimuendosimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 24 | €24m | 92 | 84 |
| 11 | Adam Armstrongsimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 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 closest look-alike to Danny Schmidt?
Statistically, Borja Iglesias (Celta Vigo) is the closest look-alike to Danny Schmidt — a 83/100 profile match (95/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (Deportivo de A Coruña) plays a similar attacking midfielder role and rates 86/100 at roughly €2.4m.
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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