Players like David Duarte
CBBahia · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitDavid Duarte's profile ↗
The players most similar to David Duarte are Radu Drăguşin, Matej Maglica, Leo Østigård. Doppel rates Radu Drăguşin (Genoa) a 85/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Gustavo Henrique scores 83/100 at about €600k. Data as of September 2026.
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David Duarte is a commanding aerial presence at centre-back, excelling in defensive duels and providing steady contributions to his team's build-up with a notable ability to score and assist. With a Sofascore rating in the top 9% of his peers, he showcases elite qualities, particularly in aerial duels and clearances. However, his injury history raises concerns about reliability, as he has missed a significant number of games in recent seasons. Nonetheless, when fit, Duarte is a formidable defensive asset for Bahia.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating, Shots. Availability: 36 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to David Duarte
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Radu Drăguşinsimilar↗ | Genoa | 24 | €15m | 95 | 85 |
| 2 | Matej Maglicasimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 28 | €1.1m | 92 | 83 |
| 3 | Leo Østigårdsimilar↗ | Genoa | 27 | €14m | 92 | 84 |
| 4 | Francesco Acerbisimilar↗ | Inter | 38 | €1.9m | 92 | 82 |
| 5 | Mike Van der Hoornsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 34 | €800k | 91 | 84 |
| 6 | Jake Coopersimilar↗ | Millwall | 31 | €1.7m | 91 | 86 |
| 7 | Husniddin Aliqulovsimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 27 | €1.2m | 91 | 82 |
| 8 | Gustavo Henriquesimilar↗ | Corinthians | 33 | €600k | 91 | 83 |
| 9 | Virgil van Dijksimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 35 | €16m | 91 | 82 |
| 10 | Taylor Harwood-Bellissimilar↗ | Southampton | 24 | €22m | 90 | 83 |
| 11 | Andrea Tiritiellosimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 31 | €400k | 90 | 87 |
| 12 | Harry Darlingsimilar↗ | Swansea City | 27 | €4.4m | 89 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match David Duarte
≈ 100% David Duarte · strong: Shots, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% David Duarte · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% David Duarte · strong: Non-penalty goals, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for David Duarte?
By Doppel's fit score, Radu Drăguşin (Genoa) is the closest profile to David Duarte, with a 85/100 overall match. Matej Maglica and Leo Østigård are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to David Duarte?
Yes. Gustavo Henrique (Corinthians) plays a similar centre back role and rates 83/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to David Duarte?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from David Duarte's 2026 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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