Players like Denilson
CM/CDMMirassol · 2020/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDenilson's profile ↗
The players most similar to Denilson are Gjivai Zechiël, Irakli Yegoian, Davy van den Berg. Doppel rates Gjivai Zechiël (FC Utrecht) a 82/100 overall match — 85/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Davy van den Berg scores 81/100 at about €1.3m. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Denilson
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gjivai Zechiëlsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 22 | €11m | 85 | 82 |
| 2 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 84 | 81 |
| 3 | Davy van den Bergsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 26 | €1.3m | 87 | 81 |
| 4 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 77 | 81 |
| 5 | Filip Krastevsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €2.9m | 83 | 80 |
| 6 | Paxten Aaronsonsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 23 | €5.6m | 84 | 80 |
| 7 | Carel Eitingsimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 28 | €1.3m | 81 | 80 |
| 8 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 26 | €6.5m | 81 | 80 |
| 9 | Khalil Fayadsimilar↗ | Montpellier | 22 | €1.5m | 88 | 80 |
| 10 | Malik Tillmansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 24 | €27m | 84 | 79 |
| 11 | Amir Richardsonsimilar↗ | Stade de Reims | 24 | €3.9m | 91 | 79 |
| 12 | Paul Nebelsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 24 | €17m | 78 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Denilson
≈ 100% Denilson · strong: Non-penalty goals, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Denilson · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Denilson · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Denilson?
By Doppel's fit score, Gjivai Zechiël (FC Utrecht) is the closest profile to Denilson, with a 82/100 overall match. Irakli Yegoian and Davy van den Berg are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Denilson?
Yes. Davy van den Berg (PEC Zwolle) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 81/100 at roughly €1.3m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Denilson?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Denilson's 2020/26 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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