Players like Daniel Maldini
CAM/STCagliari · 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, Iván Romero scores 85/100 at about €7.4m. Data as of October 2026.
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Daniel Maldini is a dynamic attacking midfielder known for his dribbling prowess and tenacity in duels. His top-tier ability to win challenges and create shooting opportunities highlights his aggressive approach in the final third, making him a constant threat despite a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 41% of his peers. However, his injury history has limited his availability, impacting his consistency on the pitch. When fit, he showcases the potential to unlock defenses with his skillful ball progression and goal-scoring capabilities.
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↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 21 | €21m | 94 | 84 |
| 3 | Florian Wirtzsimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 23 | €95m | 94 | 82 |
| 4 | Alejandro Garnachosimilar↗ | Chelsea | 22 | €26m | 94 | 85 |
| 5 | Facundo Buonanottesimilar↗ | Elche | 22 | €11m | 94 | 83 |
| 6 | Fermín Lópezsimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 23 | €103m | 93 | 82 |
| 7 | Matías Soulésimilar↗ | AS Roma | 23 | €36m | 93 | 83 |
| 8 | Gabriel Jesussimilar↗ | Arsenal | 29 | €18m | 93 | 84 |
| 9 | Cameron Puertassimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 28 | €6.8m | 93 | 84 |
| 10 | Iscosimilar↗ | Real Betis | 34 | €3.6m | 93 | 84 |
| 11 | Francisco Conceiçãosimilar↗ | Juventus | 24 | €28m | 93 | 83 |
| 12 | Brajan Grudasimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 22 | €29m | 92 | 84 |
* 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 closest look-alike to Daniel Maldini?
Statistically, Iván Romero (Levante UD) is the closest look-alike to Daniel Maldini — a 85/100 profile match (95/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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. Iván Romero (Levante UD) plays a similar attacking midfielder role and rates 85/100 at roughly €7.4m.
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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