Players like Danilo Barbosa
CM/CDM/CBBotafogo · 2024 · ranked by tactical + market fitDanilo Barbosa's profile ↗
Danilo Barbosa is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Botafogo in the Brazilian Serie A, with 25 appearances in 2024, contributing 3 goals and 1 assist over 1153 minutes. Players similar to Danilo include Dirk Wanner Proper of NEC Nijmegen, who has a fit score of 87/100, and Khalil Fayad from Montpellier, with a fit score of 86/100, both showcasing comparable roles and statistical profiles.
About Danilo Barbosa
Danilo Barbosa is a dynamic central midfielder with a knack for impactful finishing, showcasing himself as a goal-scoring defensive midfielder. With a Sofascore rating in the top 33% of his peers, he excels in non-penalty goals and has a strong presence in both tackles and interceptions, making him a reliable asset in midfield. His durability is impressive, having missed only five games in three seasons, ensuring consistent contributions to his team.
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals, Tackles + interceptions. Availability: 5 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Danilo Barbosa
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dirk Wanner Propersimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 24 | €1.4m | 94 | 87 |
| 2 | Yassin Oukilisimilar↗ | RKC Waalwijk | 25 | €700k | 94 | 85 |
| 3 | Melle Meulensteensimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 27 | €2.4m | 92 | 84 |
| 4 | Khalil Fayadsimilar↗ | Montpellier | 22 | €1.5m | 92 | 86 |
| 5 | Andrey Santossimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 22 | €39m | 92 | 83 |
| 6 | Darko Nejašmićsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 27 | €4.1m | 92 | 84 |
| 7 | Matías Vecinosimilar↗ | Lazio | 35 | €1.1m | 92 | 84 |
| 8 | Lawrence Agyekumsimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 23 | €1.4m | 91 | 85 |
| 9 | Mathias De Amorimsimilar↗ | Famalicão | 22 | €9.7m | 91 | 85 |
| 10 | Jacopo Fazzinisimilar↗ | Empoli | 23 | €8.2m | 91 | 84 |
| 11 | Mario Stroeykenssimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 22 | €4.3m | 90 | 84 |
| 12 | Tom Bischofsimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 21 | €39m | 90 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Danilo Barbosa
≈ 100% Danilo Barbosa · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Danilo Barbosa · strong: Aerial duels won %, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Danilo Barbosa · strong: Non-penalty goals, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Danilo Barbosa?
By Doppel's fit score, Dirk Wanner Proper (NEC Nijmegen) is the closest profile to Danilo Barbosa, with a 87/100 overall match. Yassin Oukili and Melle Meulensteen are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Danilo Barbosa?
Yes. Yassin Oukili (RKC Waalwijk) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 85/100 at roughly €700k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Danilo Barbosa?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Danilo Barbosa's 2024 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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