Players like Danilo Santos
CM/CDMBotafogo · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitDanilo Santos's profile ↗
The players most similar to Danilo Santos are Alex Scott, Tom Bischof, Santi Comesaña. Doppel rates Alex Scott (Bournemouth) a 83/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Ross Barkley scores 81/100 at about €3.6m. Data as of October 2026.
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Danilo Santos is a tenacious defensive midfielder, excelling in breaking up play with impressive tackling and interception stats that place him in the top 7% of his peers. His ability to win aerial duels and contribute clearances further solidifies his role as a reliable shield for the backline, although his injury history raises concerns about his availability. Despite a lower overall rating, his defensive prowess makes him a valuable asset when fit, showcasing a strong work ethic in the heart of midfield.
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions, Clearances, Aerial duels won %. Availability: 45 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Danilo Santos
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alex Scottsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 23 | €53m | 94 | 83 |
| 2 | Tom Bischofsimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 21 | €39m | 91 | 82 |
| 3 | Santi Comesañasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 30 | €8.4m | 91 | 81 |
| 4 | Yasin Ayarisimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €36m | 90 | 82 |
| 5 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 21 | €76m | 90 | 83 |
| 6 | Ross Barkleysimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 33 | €3.6m | 90 | 81 |
| 7 | Rocco Reitzsimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 24 | €22m | 90 | 82 |
| 8 | Johan Manzambisimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 21 | €54m | 89 | 83 |
| 9 | Diego Gómezsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €27m | 89 | 82 |
| 10 | Youssouf Fofanasimilar↗ | Sevilla | 27 | €25m | 89 | 82 |
| 11 | Davy van den Bergsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 26 | €1.3m | 88 | 82 |
| 12 | Mattias Svanbergsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €8.3m | 88 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Danilo Santos
≈ 100% Danilo Santos · strong: Clearances, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Duels won /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Danilo Santos · strong: Accurate crosses, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Danilo Santos · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Touches /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Danilo Santos?
Statistically, Alex Scott (Bournemouth) is the closest look-alike to Danilo Santos — a 83/100 profile match (94/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Danilo Santos?
By Doppel's fit score, Alex Scott (Bournemouth) is the closest profile to Danilo Santos, with a 83/100 overall match. Tom Bischof and Santi Comesaña are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Danilo Santos?
Yes. Ross Barkley (Aston Villa) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 81/100 at roughly €3.6m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Danilo Santos?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Danilo Santos's 2023/24 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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