Players like David
LW/STVasco da Gama · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitDavid's profile ↗
The players most similar to David are El Bilal Touré, Bruny Nsimba, Agustín Álvarez. Doppel rates El Bilal Touré (Parma) a 79/100 overall match — 89/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Sem van Duijn scores 83/100 at about €700k. Data as of October 2026.
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David is a dynamic left winger and striker, excelling in successful dribbles and aerial duels, making him a constant threat in one-on-one situations and an asset in set pieces. With a Sofascore rating in the top 48%, he demonstrates solid overall quality, contributing effectively with his finishing ability. Notably durable, he's missed no games in the last three seasons, showcasing his reliability on the pitch. While his involvement in creating big chances could improve, his strengths make him a valuable player in attacking scenarios.
Strengths: Successful dribbles, Aerial duels won %, Finishing (npG − npxG /90). Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to David
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | El Bilal Tourésimilar↗ | Parma | 25 | €12m | 89 | 79 |
| 2 | Bruny Nsimbasimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 26 | €2.4m | 87 | 78 |
| 3 | Agustín Álvarezsimilar↗ | Monza | 25 | €1.8m | 87 | 78 |
| 4 | Julen Lobetesimilar↗ | Málaga CF | 26 | €1.2m | 87 | 78 |
| 5 | Sem van Duijnsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 22 | €700k | 87 | 83 |
| 6 | Yadaly Diabysimilar↗ | Grenoble Foot 38 | 26 | €1.2m | 87 | 78 |
| 7 | Federico Viñassimilar↗ | Real Oviedo | 28 | €3.6m | 86 | 79 |
| 8 | Kevin Schadesimilar↗ | Brentford | 25 | €36m | 84 | 78 |
| 9 | Marvin Pieringersimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 27 | €2.7m | 83 | 78 |
| 10 | Makhtar Gueyesimilar↗ | Blackburn Rovers | 29 | €1.8m | 82 | 78 |
| 11 | Álvaro Rodriguezsimilar↗ | Elche | 22 | €9.1m | 82 | 79 |
| 12 | Brian Brobbeysimilar↗ | Sunderland | 24 | €42m | 82 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match David
≈ 100% David · strong: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% David · strong: Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% David · strong: Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to David?
Statistically, El Bilal Touré (Parma) is the closest look-alike to David — a 79/100 profile match (89/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for David?
By Doppel's fit score, El Bilal Touré (Parma) is the closest profile to David, with a 79/100 overall match. Bruny Nsimba and Agustín Álvarez are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to David?
Yes. Sem van Duijn (FC Utrecht) plays a similar left winger role and rates 83/100 at roughly €700k.
How does Doppel find players similar to David?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from David's 2026 season, then ranks left wingers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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