Players like Damon Mirani
CBHeracles Almelo · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDamon Mirani's profile ↗
The players most similar to Damon Mirani are Léo Santos, Nikolai Soyset Hopland, Emmanuel Kakou. Doppel rates Léo Santos (CD Nacional) a 82/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Justin Hoogma scores 81/100 at about €500k. Data as of October 2026.
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Damon Mirani is a robust aerial defender, excelling in winning duels and making crucial clearances, making him a reliable presence at the back for Heracles Almelo. His overall quality ranks in the bottom 39% of his peers, but his durability shines through with no games missed in the last three seasons. While he may not be known for his dribbling, his ability to deliver accurate long balls adds an extra dimension to his defensive game.
Strengths: Aerial duels won, Clearances, Accurate long balls. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Damon Mirani
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Léo Santossimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 28 | €1.0m | 92 | 82 |
| 2 | Nikolai Soyset Hoplandsimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 22 | €1.6m | 89 | 82 |
| 3 | Emmanuel Kakousimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 21 | €2.2m | 89 | 83 |
| 4 | Justin Hoogmasimilar↗ | Willem II Tilburg | 28 | €500k | 89 | 81 |
| 5 | Leandro Cabrerasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 35 | €900k | 88 | 83 |
| 6 | Rodrigo Guthsimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 26 | €1.3m | 88 | 84 |
| 7 | Wagner Leonardosimilar↗ | Grêmio | 27 | €3.3m | 88 | 83 |
| 8 | Luka Vuškovićsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 19 | €64m | 86 | 81 |
| 9 | Taha Altıkardeşsimilar↗ | Göztepe | 23 | €4.1m | 86 | 81 |
| 10 | Abdelhamid Ait Boudlalsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 20 | €13m | 86 | 82 |
| 11 | Danny Bakkersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €500k | 86 | 83 |
| 12 | Jannis Heuersimilar↗ | Preußen Münster | 27 | €900k | 85 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Damon Mirani
≈ 100% Damon Mirani · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Damon Mirani · strong: Successful dribbles, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Damon Mirani · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Damon Mirani?
Statistically, Léo Santos (CD Nacional) is the closest look-alike to Damon Mirani — a 82/100 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 Damon Mirani?
By Doppel's fit score, Léo Santos (CD Nacional) is the closest profile to Damon Mirani, with a 82/100 overall match. Nikolai Soyset Hopland and Emmanuel Kakou are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Damon Mirani?
Yes. Justin Hoogma (Willem II Tilburg) plays a similar centre back role and rates 81/100 at roughly €500k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Damon Mirani?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Damon Mirani's 2025/26 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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