Players like Daniel Maldini
CAM/STLazio · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDaniel Maldini's profile ↗
The players most similar to Daniel Maldini are Iván Romero, Eliesse Ben Seghir, Florian Wirtz. Doppel rates Iván Romero (Levante UD) a 85/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Cameron Puertas scores 84/100 at about €6.8m. Data as of September 2026.
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Daniel Maldini is an aggressive attacking midfielder who thrives on his dribbling and dueling ability, making him a dynamic presence in the final third. Despite his current Sofascore rating placing him among the lower echelons of his peers, his impressive success rate in dribbles and duels showcases his potential impact on the game. However, his finishing leaves room for improvement, and his injury history raises concerns about his reliability.
Strengths: Successful dribbles, Duels won, Shots. Availability: 22 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Daniel Maldini
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iván Romerosimilar↗ | Levante UD | 25 | €7.4m | 95 | 85 |
| 2 | Eliesse Ben Seghirsimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 21 | €21m | 94 | 84 |
| 3 | Florian Wirtzsimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 23 | €95m | 94 | 82 |
| 4 | Alejandro Garnachosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 22 | €26m | 94 | 85 |
| 5 | Fermín Lópezsimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 23 | €103m | 93 | 82 |
| 6 | Matías Soulésimilar↗ | Frosinone | 23 | €36m | 93 | 83 |
| 7 | Gabriel Jesussimilar↗ | Arsenal | 29 | €18m | 93 | 84 |
| 8 | Cameron Puertassimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 28 | €6.8m | 93 | 84 |
| 9 | Iscosimilar↗ | Real Betis | 34 | €3.6m | 93 | 84 |
| 10 | Francisco Conceiçãosimilar↗ | Juventus | 24 | €28m | 93 | 83 |
| 11 | Brajan Grudasimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 22 | €29m | 92 | 84 |
| 12 | Nicolas Pépésimilar↗ | Villarreal | 31 | €6.6m | 92 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Daniel Maldini
≈ 100% Daniel Maldini · strong: Duels won, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Daniel Maldini · strong: Possession won in att. third, Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Daniel Maldini · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Touches /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Daniel Maldini?
By Doppel's fit score, Iván Romero (Levante UD) is the closest profile to Daniel Maldini, with a 85/100 overall match. Eliesse Ben Seghir and Florian Wirtz are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Daniel Maldini?
Yes. Cameron Puertas (Royale Union Saint-Gilloise) plays a similar attacking midfielder role and rates 84/100 at roughly €6.8m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Daniel Maldini?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Daniel Maldini's 2025/26 season, then ranks attacking midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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