Players like Danielzinho
CM/CDMSão Paulo · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitDanielzinho's profile ↗
Danielzinho is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for São Paulo in the Brazilian Serie A, with 18 appearances, 1 goal, and 1 assist in 2026. Players similar to Danielzinho include Alex Mowatt of West Bromwich Albion, who has a fit score of 80/100, and Ben Whiteman from Preston North End, with a fit score of 78/100. These players share comparable roles and statistical profiles within their respective leagues.
About Danielzinho
Danielzinho is a reliable deep-lying playmaker, excelling in controlling the tempo and distribution from midfield. With a Sofascore rating in the top 12% of his positional peers, he showcases impressive passing accuracy and a high volume of touches, making him a vital cog in São Paulo’s engine room. His durability is notable, having missed only one game in the last three seasons, underscoring his reliability in crucial matches. While he may not be a goal-scoring threat, his playmaking ability more than compensates.
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Touches, Accurate final-third passes. Availability: 1 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Danielzinho
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alex Mowattsimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 31 | €1.2m | 93 | 80 |
| 2 | Ben Whitemansimilar↗ | Preston North End | 30 | €2.1m | 90 | 78 |
| 3 | Jack Hinshelwoodsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 21 | €27m | 89 | 79 |
| 4 | Aleksandar Stankovićsimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 21 | €31m | 88 | 79 |
| 5 | Mika Baursimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €4.7m | 88 | 81 |
| 6 | Nicolas Madsensimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 26 | €5.2m | 88 | 79 |
| 7 | Gianluca Busiosimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €7.3m | 87 | 83 |
| 8 | Jakub Kałuzińskisimilar↗ | Antalyaspor | 24 | €2.3m | 87 | 79 |
| 9 | Kartal Kayra Yılmazsimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 26 | €2.4m | 87 | 81 |
| 10 | Clint Leemanssimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 31 | €400k | 86 | 80 |
| 11 | Beñat Gerenabarrenasimilar↗ | CD Castellón | 23 | €1.0m | 86 | 79 |
| 12 | Mathis Servaissimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 22 | €3.8m | 85 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Danielzinho
≈ 100% Danielzinho · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Sofascore rating, Touches /90
≈ 100% Danielzinho · strong: Clearances, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Danielzinho · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Danielzinho?
By Doppel's fit score, Alex Mowatt (West Bromwich Albion) is the closest profile to Danielzinho, with a 80/100 overall match. Ben Whiteman and Jack Hinshelwood are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Danielzinho?
Yes. Alex Mowatt (West Bromwich Albion) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 80/100 at roughly €1.2m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Danielzinho?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Danielzinho's 2026 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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