Players like Daley Blind
CB/LBGirona FC · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDaley Blind's profile ↗
The players most similar to Daley Blind are Deveron Fonville, Florian Grillitsch, Marcos Alonso. Doppel rates Deveron Fonville (NEC Nijmegen) a 82/100 overall match — 90/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Syb Van Ottele scores 81/100 at about €600k. Data as of October 2026.
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Daley Blind is a tactical ball-playing centre-back who excels in controlling possession and distributing from the back. With a Sofascore rating in the top 23% of his positional peers, he showcases exceptional accuracy in final-third passes and long balls, making him a crucial playmaker from defense. His durability is noteworthy, having missed only three games in the last three seasons, underlining his reliability on the pitch. While finishing isn't his forte, his strengths firmly establish him as an influential figure in Girona's setup.
Strengths: Touches, Accurate final-third passes, Possession won in att. third. Availability: 3 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Daley Blind
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deveron Fonvillesimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 23 | €1.5m | 90 | 82 |
| 2 | Florian Grillitschsimilar↗ | Sporting Braga | 31 | €2.6m | 90 | 81 |
| 3 | Marcos Alonsosimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 36 | €1.3m | 89 | 81 |
| 4 | Syb Van Ottelesimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €600k | 88 | 81 |
| 5 | Oumar Soletsimilar↗ | Udinese | 26 | €22m | 88 | 83 |
| 6 | Lewis Hallsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 22 | €38m | 88 | 81 |
| 7 | Calvin Verdonksimilar↗ | Lille | 29 | €2.6m | 88 | 81 |
| 8 | Juan Mirandasimilar↗ | Bologna | 26 | €16m | 87 | 82 |
| 9 | Arthur Theatesimilar↗ | Bologna | 26 | €17m | 87 | 81 |
| 10 | Adam Obertsimilar↗ | Cagliari | 24 | €6.4m | 87 | 81 |
| 11 | Lucas Martínez Quartasimilar↗ | River Plate | 30 | €4.1m | 86 | 81 |
| 12 | Yannick Leliendalsimilar↗ | FC Volendam | 24 | €1.1m | 86 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Daley Blind
≈ 100% Daley Blind · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Daley Blind · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Touches /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Daley Blind · strong: Touches, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Daley Blind?
Statistically, Deveron Fonville (NEC Nijmegen) is the closest look-alike to Daley Blind — a 82/100 profile match (90/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Daley Blind?
By Doppel's fit score, Deveron Fonville (NEC Nijmegen) is the closest profile to Daley Blind, with a 82/100 overall match. Florian Grillitsch and Marcos Alonso are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Daley Blind?
Yes. Syb Van Ottele (Fortuna Sittard) plays a similar centre back role and rates 81/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Daley Blind?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Daley Blind'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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