Players like Deroy Duarte
CM/CDMFortuna Sittard · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitDeroy Duarte's profile ↗
Deroy Duarte is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Fortuna Sittard in the Eredivisie, having made 28 appearances in the 2023/24 season. Players similar to Duarte include Julian Niehues from 1. FC Kaiserslautern with a fit score of 81/100, and Moussa Diakité from Cádiz, who has a fit score of 80/100. Both players offer comparable roles and statistical profiles within their respective leagues.
About Deroy Duarte
Deroy Duarte is a dynamic central midfielder known for his finishing ability, making him a valuable asset in the attacking phase. With a Sofascore rating in the top 44% of his positional peers, Duarte showcases reliability and durability, having missed only three games in the last three seasons. While his playmaking metrics may not stand out, his knack for finding the net distinguishes him in the midfield, highlighting his role as a goal-scoring presence rather than a traditional creator.
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90). Availability: 3 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Deroy Duarte
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Julian Niehuessimilar↗ | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 25 | €1.6m | 94 | 81 |
| 2 | Patrizio Masinisimilar↗ | Ascoli | 25 | €4.4m | 93 | 78 |
| 3 | Moussa Diakitésimilar↗ | Cádiz | 23 | €1.1m | 92 | 81 |
| 4 | Marcus Lindbergsimilar↗ | IK Sirius | 26 | €1.0m | 91 | 78 |
| 5 | Santiago Castañedasimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €5.2m | 91 | 80 |
| 6 | Tom Ducrocqsimilar↗ | Bastia | 27 | €800k | 91 | 80 |
| 7 | Noe Lebretonsimilar↗ | Caen | 22 | €4.1m | 91 | 79 |
| 8 | Christian Pierobonsimilar↗ | Juve Stabia | 24 | €600k | 91 | 82 |
| 9 | Stefan Džodićsimilar↗ | Almería | 21 | €2.3m | 90 | 79 |
| 10 | Luka Hyryläinensimilar↗ | SSV Ulm 1846 | 22 | €1.6m | 90 | 79 |
| 11 | Everson Juniorsimilar↗ | Montpellier | 23 | €1.1m | 90 | 79 |
| 12 | Titouan Thomassimilar↗ | Stade Lavallois | 24 | €700k | 90 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Deroy Duarte
≈ 100% Deroy Duarte · strong: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Deroy Duarte · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Deroy Duarte · strong: Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Deroy Duarte?
By Doppel's fit score, Julian Niehues (1. FC Kaiserslautern) is the closest profile to Deroy Duarte, with a 81/100 overall match. Patrizio Masini and Moussa Diakité are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Deroy Duarte?
Yes. Christian Pierobon (Juve Stabia) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 82/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Deroy Duarte?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Deroy Duarte's 2023/24 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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