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, Kodai Sano, Tom Bischof. 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 September 2026.
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Danilo Santos is a tenacious defensive midfielder, excelling in tackles and interceptions, showcasing his ability to disrupt opposition play. Despite a Sofascore rating in the bottom 40% of his peers, he stands out with elite metrics in defensive actions and aerial duels, emphasizing his robustness in midfield battles. However, his injury history raises concerns about availability, having missed significant game time over the past three seasons, which could limit his impact on the pitch.
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 | Kodai Sanosimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 23 | €13m | 92 | 82 |
| 3 | Tom Bischofsimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 21 | €39m | 91 | 82 |
| 4 | Santi Comesañasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 30 | €8.4m | 91 | 81 |
| 5 | Yasin Ayarisimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €32m | 90 | 82 |
| 6 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 21 | €76m | 90 | 83 |
| 7 | Ross Barkleysimilar↗ | Luton Town | 33 | €3.6m | 90 | 81 |
| 8 | Rocco Reitzsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 24 | €22m | 90 | 82 |
| 9 | Édersonsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 27 | €43m | 90 | 81 |
| 10 | Johan Manzambisimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 21 | €54m | 89 | 83 |
| 11 | Diego Gómezsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €27m | 89 | 82 |
| 12 | Youssouf Fofanasimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 27 | €25m | 89 | 81 |
* 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: Successful dribbles, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Clearances /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Danilo Santos · strong: Accurate crosses, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
FAQ
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. Kodai Sano and Tom Bischof are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Danilo Santos?
Yes. Ross Barkley (Luton Town) 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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