Players like Daniel Penha
CAM/STCD Nacional · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitDaniel Penha's profile ↗
The players most similar to Daniel Penha are Sebastiano Esposito, Hamed Junior Traorè, Pablo Pagis. Doppel rates Sebastiano Esposito (Sassuolo) a 79/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Florian Neuhaus scores 79/100 at about €2.7m. Data as of October 2026.
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Daniel Penha is a creative attacking midfielder whose playmaking ability shines through his accurate crossing and key passing, placing him in the top 8% of his peers. With a solid Sofascore rating, he consistently influences games while contributing defensively with respectable tackle and interception stats. His durability is a significant asset, having missed only five games in the past three seasons, making him a reliable option for any side.
Strengths: Accurate crosses, Key passes, Tackles + interceptions. Availability: 5 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Daniel Penha
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sebastiano Espositosimilar↗ | Sassuolo | 24 | €14m | 92 | 79 |
| 2 | Hamed Junior Traorèsimilar↗ | Genoa | 26 | €14m | 88 | 79 |
| 3 | Pablo Pagissimilar↗ | Paris FC | 24 | €14m | 87 | 80 |
| 4 | Florian Neuhaussimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 29 | €2.7m | 87 | 79 |
| 5 | Hakon Arnar Haraldssonsimilar↗ | Lille | 23 | €26m | 87 | 79 |
| 6 | Facundo Buonanottesimilar↗ | Elche | 22 | €11m | 87 | 79 |
| 7 | Jakob Breumsimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 23 | €5.5m | 86 | 79 |
| 8 | Antoine Griezmannsimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 35 | €7.6m | 86 | 79 |
| 9 | Mohamed Amourasimilar↗ | Nice | 26 | €22m | 86 | 79 |
| 10 | Justin Kluivertsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 27 | €24m | 86 | 80 |
| 11 | Sofiane Diopsimilar↗ | Nice | 26 | €14m | 86 | 79 |
| 12 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 86 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Daniel Penha
≈ 100% Daniel Penha · strong: Key passes, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate long balls /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Daniel Penha · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Daniel Penha · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Daniel Penha?
Statistically, Sebastiano Esposito (Sassuolo) is the closest look-alike to Daniel Penha — a 79/100 profile match (92/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Daniel Penha?
By Doppel's fit score, Sebastiano Esposito (Sassuolo) is the closest profile to Daniel Penha, with a 79/100 overall match. Hamed Junior Traorè and Pablo Pagis are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Daniel Penha?
Yes. Florian Neuhaus (Borussia M'gladbach) plays a similar attacking midfielder role and rates 79/100 at roughly €2.7m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Daniel Penha?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Daniel Penha's 2024/25 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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