Players like Daniel Boloca
CM/CDMSassuolo · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitDaniel Boloca's profile ↗
The players most similar to Daniel Boloca are Olivier Ntcham, Sven Mijnans, Kenneth Taylor. Doppel rates Olivier Ntcham (Samsunspor) a 84/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Davy van den Berg scores 83/100 at about €1.3m. Data as of October 2026.
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Daniel Boloca is a reliable deep-lying playmaker, showcasing his ability to dictate the tempo with precise final-third passes. With a Sofascore rating in the top 26% among his positional peers, he demonstrates solid overall quality, contributing effectively with 4 goals and 3 assists over 34 appearances this season. While his injury history raises concerns about durability, when fit, his passing accuracy and vision make him a valuable asset in midfield.
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes, Sofascore rating. Availability: 32 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Daniel Boloca
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Olivier Ntchamsimilar↗ | Samsunspor | 30 | €1.9m | 92 | 84 |
| 2 | Sven Mijnanssimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 26 | €16m | 92 | 82 |
| 3 | Kenneth Taylorsimilar↗ | Lazio | 24 | €26m | 90 | 83 |
| 4 | Davy van den Bergsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 26 | €1.3m | 90 | 83 |
| 5 | Håkon Evjensimilar↗ | Bodø/Glimt | 26 | €4.8m | 89 | 83 |
| 6 | Jens Hjertø-Dahlsimilar↗ | Tromsø IL | 21 | €9.6m | 89 | 82 |
| 7 | Carlos Alcarazsimilar↗ | Everton | 24 | €15m | 88 | 82 |
| 8 | Gjivai Zechiëlsimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 22 | €11m | 88 | 84 |
| 9 | Imrân Louzasimilar↗ | Watford | 27 | €13m | 87 | 82 |
| 10 | Ivan Ilićsimilar↗ | Lecce | 25 | €6.8m | 87 | 83 |
| 11 | Frederik Schmahlsimilar↗ | SV 07 Elversberg | 24 | €800k | 87 | 83 |
| 12 | Samusimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 30 | €2.4m | 87 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Daniel Boloca
≈ 100% Daniel Boloca · strong: Shots, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Daniel Boloca · strong: Possession won in att. third, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Sofascore rating, Shots /90
≈ 100% Daniel Boloca · strong: xG + xA, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Sofascore rating, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Daniel Boloca?
Statistically, Olivier Ntcham (Samsunspor) is the closest look-alike to Daniel Boloca — a 84/100 profile match (92/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Daniel Boloca?
By Doppel's fit score, Olivier Ntcham (Samsunspor) is the closest profile to Daniel Boloca, with a 84/100 overall match. Sven Mijnans and Kenneth Taylor are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Daniel Boloca?
Yes. Davy van den Berg (FC Utrecht) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 83/100 at roughly €1.3m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Daniel Boloca?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Daniel Boloca's 2024/25 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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