Players like Daniel Bragança
CM/CDMSporting CP · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitDaniel Bragança's profile ↗
The players most similar to Daniel Bragança are Douglas Luiz, Brais Méndez, Teun Koopmeiners. Doppel rates Douglas Luiz (Aston Villa) a 86/100 overall match — 96/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Kevin Stöger scores 88/100 at about €1.9m. Data as of September 2026.
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Daniel Bragança is a dynamic central midfielder with a knack for influencing the game in the final third. His impressive Sofascore rating places him among the top 6% of his peers, showcasing his ability to score and create—evidenced by his high shots and accurate final-third passes. While his defensive contributions are less pronounced, his attacking prowess and ability to win possession in advanced areas make him a valuable asset. However, his injury history raises questions about durability, having missed significant time over the past three seasons.
Strengths: Shots, Possession won in att. third, Accurate final-third passes. Availability: 53 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Daniel Bragança
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Douglas Luizsimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 28 | €19m | 96 | 86 |
| 2 | Brais Méndezsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 29 | €7.8m | 96 | 86 |
| 3 | Teun Koopmeinerssimilar↗ | Atalanta | 28 | €13m | 95 | 86 |
| 4 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 30 | €16m | 95 | 86 |
| 5 | Azzedine Ounahisimilar↗ | Girona FC | 26 | €10m | 95 | 86 |
| 6 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 33 | €1.9m | 95 | 88 |
| 7 | Joey Veermansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 28 | €26m | 95 | 86 |
| 8 | Kai Havertzsimilar↗ | Arsenal | 27 | €53m | 94 | 86 |
| 9 | Quinten Timbersimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 25 | €24m | 94 | 86 |
| 10 | Giovani Lo Celsosimilar↗ | Real Betis | 30 | €7.8m | 94 | 86 |
| 11 | Xavi Simonssimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 23 | €43m | 94 | 87 |
| 12 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 94 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Daniel Bragança
≈ 100% Daniel Bragança · strong: Touches, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, xG + xA /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Daniel Bragança · strong: Shots, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Big chances created /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Daniel Bragança · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Daniel Bragança?
By Doppel's fit score, Douglas Luiz (Aston Villa) is the closest profile to Daniel Bragança, with a 86/100 overall match. Brais Méndez and Teun Koopmeiners are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Daniel Bragança?
Yes. Kevin Stöger (VfL Bochum 1848) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 88/100 at roughly €1.9m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Daniel Bragança?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Daniel Bragança'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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