Players like Danilo
CB/RBFlamengo · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitDanilo's profile ↗
The players most similar to Danilo are Calvin Verdonk, Oumar Solet, Ramy Bensebaini. Doppel rates Calvin Verdonk (NEC Nijmegen) a 85/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Anouar El Azzouzi scores 85/100 at about €1.6m. Data as of September 2026.
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Danilo is a versatile ball-playing defender, adept at both centre-back and right-back roles, showcasing elite quality with a Sofascore rating that places him in the top 6% of his peers. His strengths lie in his pinpoint long passing and solid defensive contributions, reflected in his impressive tackles and interceptions. While his durability has been a concern with several games missed in recent seasons, his experience at top clubs like Juventus and Real Madrid adds invaluable leadership to any backline.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Touches, Sofascore rating. Availability: 34 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Danilo
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Calvin Verdonksimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 29 | €2.6m | 94 | 85 |
| 2 | Oumar Soletsimilar↗ | Udinese | 26 | €22m | 94 | 86 |
| 3 | Ramy Bensebainisimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 31 | €7.4m | 94 | 84 |
| 4 | Joško Gvardiolsimilar↗ | Manchester City | 24 | €64m | 93 | 85 |
| 5 | Lucas Martínez Quartasimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 30 | €4.1m | 92 | 84 |
| 6 | Piero Hincapiésimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 24 | €46m | 91 | 84 |
| 7 | Anouar El Azzouzisimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €1.6m | 91 | 85 |
| 8 | João Cancelosimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 32 | €8.6m | 91 | 84 |
| 9 | Jacobo Ramónsimilar↗ | Como | 21 | €32m | 90 | 85 |
| 10 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 90 | 84 |
| 11 | Adrián de la Fuentesimilar↗ | Levante UD | 27 | €4.1m | 87 | 85 |
| 12 | Ross Sykessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 27 | €4.9m | 87 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Danilo
≈ 100% Danilo · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Sofascore rating, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Danilo · strong: Successful dribbles, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Accurate long balls /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Danilo · strong: Big chances created, Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Touches /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Danilo?
By Doppel's fit score, Calvin Verdonk (NEC Nijmegen) is the closest profile to Danilo, with a 85/100 overall match. Oumar Solet and Ramy Bensebaini are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Danilo?
Yes. Anouar El Azzouzi (PEC Zwolle) plays a similar centre back role and rates 85/100 at roughly €1.6m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Danilo?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Danilo'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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