Players like Danilo Soares
LB/LM1. FC Nürnberg · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitDanilo Soares's profile ↗
The players most similar to Danilo Soares are Sergi Cardona, Jeff Hardeveld, Tim Handwerker. Doppel rates Sergi Cardona (Villarreal) a 85/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Jeff Hardeveld scores 86/100 at about €400k. Data as of October 2026.
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Danilo Soares is a defensively solid left-back with a knack for contributing offensively, showcasing his dual-threat capabilities as a reliable full-back. With a Sofascore rating in the top 36% of his positional peers, he excels in tackles and interceptions, ranking in the top 11%, while also creating big chances, placing him in the top 20%. His durability shines through with only 16 games missed in the last three seasons, underscoring his reliability on the pitch.
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions, Big chances created. Availability: 16 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Danilo Soares
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sergi Cardonasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 27 | €8.6m | 91 | 85 |
| 2 | Jeff Hardeveldsimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €400k | 91 | 86 |
| 3 | Tim Handwerkersimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 28 | €600k | 91 | 86 |
| 4 | George Thomasonsimilar↗ | Wrexham | 24 | €2.4m | 91 | 83 |
| 5 | Souffian El Karouanisimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 26 | €14m | 90 | 82 |
| 6 | Samuele Angorisimilar↗ | Pisa | 23 | €4.3m | 89 | 85 |
| 7 | Matthieu Udolsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 30 | €7.7m | 89 | 83 |
| 8 | Harrison Burrowssimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 24 | €9.2m | 88 | 83 |
| 9 | Maximilian Witteksimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 88 | 83 |
| 10 | Henok Teklabsimilar↗ | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 28 | €900k | 88 | 83 |
| 11 | Nazinhosimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 23 | €6.6m | 88 | 84 |
| 12 | Mats Rotssimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 20 | €11m | 88 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Danilo Soares
≈ 100% Danilo Soares · strong: Big chances created, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Danilo Soares · strong: Big chances created, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Danilo Soares · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Danilo Soares?
Statistically, Sergi Cardona (Villarreal) is the closest look-alike to Danilo Soares — a 85/100 profile match (91/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Danilo Soares?
By Doppel's fit score, Sergi Cardona (Villarreal) is the closest profile to Danilo Soares, with a 85/100 overall match. Jeff Hardeveld and Tim Handwerker are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Danilo Soares?
Yes. Jeff Hardeveld (SC Telstar) plays a similar left back role and rates 86/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Danilo Soares?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Danilo Soares's 2024/25 season, then ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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