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 (Fiorentina) 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 October 2026.
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David Duarte is an aerially dominant centre-back, excelling in winning duels and providing reliability in defensive situations. With a Sofascore rating in the top 9% of his peers, he showcases elite performance, underlined by impressive clearances and the ability to contribute offensively with goals and assists. While he may not be the most aggressive in tackles or interceptions, his durability has been a concern, having missed significant game time in recent seasons.
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↗ | Fiorentina | 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↗ | Real Valladolid | 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↗ | Norwich 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 closest look-alike to David Duarte?
Statistically, Radu Drăguşin (Fiorentina) is the closest look-alike to David Duarte — a 85/100 profile match (95/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for David Duarte?
By Doppel's fit score, Radu Drăguşin (Fiorentina) 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 (Real Valladolid) 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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