Players like Derek Freitas
STAtlético Goianiense · 2024 · ranked by tactical + market fitDerek Freitas's profile ↗
The players most similar to Derek Freitas are Yussuf Poulsen, Juan Santos da Silva, Denis Drăguş. Doppel rates Yussuf Poulsen (RB Leipzig) a 82/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Yussuf Poulsen scores 82/100 at about €900k. Data as of July 2026.
About Derek Freitas
Derek Freitas is a hardworking forward who excels in pressing and creating opportunities for teammates, reflected in his strong tackle and interception stats. While he may not be a prolific scorer, his ability to generate big chances positions him as a valuable asset in build-up play. With only a few games missed over the past three seasons, Freitas demonstrates durability and reliability, making him a consistent presence for Atlético Goianiense.
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions, Big chances created. Availability: 11 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Derek Freitas
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yussuf Poulsensimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 32 | €900k | 92 | 82 |
| 2 | Juan Santos da Silvasimilar↗ | Göztepe | 24 | €13m | 91 | 80 |
| 3 | Denis Drăguşsimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 27 | €1.9m | 91 | 81 |
| 4 | Iván Romerosimilar↗ | Levante UD | 25 | €7.4m | 90 | 81 |
| 5 | Mohammed Fuseinisimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 24 | €2.4m | 89 | 82 |
| 6 | Ermedin Demirovićsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 28 | €20m | 89 | 80 |
| 7 | Junior Adamusimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 25 | €2.8m | 89 | 80 |
| 8 | Thom van Bergensimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 22 | €3.1m | 89 | 85 |
| 9 | Franjo Ivanovićsimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 23 | €15m | 89 | 83 |
| 10 | Mohamed Bambasimilar↗ | Lorient | 25 | €1.8m | 89 | 82 |
| 11 | Marvin Pieringersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 27 | €2.7m | 89 | 82 |
| 12 | Etta Eyongsimilar↗ | Levante UD | 23 | €16m | 89 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Derek Freitas
≈ 100% Derek Freitas · strong: xG + xA, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Clearances /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Derek Freitas · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Derek Freitas · strong: Successful dribbles, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Sofascore rating, Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Derek Freitas?
By Doppel's fit score, Yussuf Poulsen (RB Leipzig) is the closest profile to Derek Freitas, with a 82/100 overall match. Juan Santos da Silva and Denis Drăguş are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Derek Freitas?
Yes. Yussuf Poulsen (RB Leipzig) plays a similar striker role and rates 82/100 at roughly €900k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Derek Freitas?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Derek Freitas's 2024 season, then ranks strikers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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