Players like Danny Bakker
CB/LBSC Telstar · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDanny Bakker's profile ↗
The players most similar to Danny Bakker are Ross Sykes, Boy Kemper, Emin Bayram. Doppel rates Ross Sykes (Royale Union Saint-Gilloise) a 89/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Boy Kemper scores 88/100 at about €1.1m. Data as of July 2026.
About Danny Bakker
Danny Bakker is a dynamic attacking full-back, adept at contributing offensively while maintaining defensive solidity. With a Sofascore rating in the top 23% of his positional peers, he showcases an impressive knack for scoring and creating chances, highlighted by his top 7% ranking in non-penalty goals and top 10% in xG + xA. His durability is a significant asset, having missed no games in the last three seasons, making him a reliable option on the flank.
Strengths: Non-penalty goals, Shots, Aerial duels won. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Danny Bakker
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ross Sykessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 27 | €4.9m | 95 | 89 |
| 2 | Boy Kempersimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 27 | €1.1m | 93 | 88 |
| 3 | Emin Bayramsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €3.9m | 93 | 87 |
| 4 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 92 | 85 |
| 5 | Oumar Soletsimilar↗ | Udinese | 26 | €22m | 92 | 85 |
| 6 | Joško Gvardiolsimilar↗ | Manchester City | 24 | €64m | 91 | 84 |
| 7 | Jacobo Ramónsimilar↗ | Como | 21 | €32m | 91 | 86 |
| 8 | Junior Firposimilar↗ | Leeds United | 30 | €3.4m | 91 | 86 |
| 9 | Cuiabanosimilar↗ | Botafogo | 23 | €10m | 90 | 85 |
| 10 | Mortadha Ben Ouanessimilar↗ | Kasımpaşa | 32 | €1.4m | 89 | 84 |
| 11 | Christopher Operisimilar↗ | Le Havre | 29 | €3.7m | 89 | 85 |
| 12 | Adrián de la Fuentesimilar↗ | Levante UD | 27 | €4.1m | 89 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Danny Bakker
≈ 100% Danny Bakker · strong: Shots, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Danny Bakker · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Danny Bakker · strong: Shots, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Danny Bakker?
By Doppel's fit score, Ross Sykes (Royale Union Saint-Gilloise) is the closest profile to Danny Bakker, with a 89/100 overall match. Boy Kemper and Emin Bayram are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Danny Bakker?
Yes. Boy Kemper (NAC Breda) plays a similar centre back role and rates 88/100 at roughly €1.1m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Danny Bakker?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Danny Bakker'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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