Players like Danielzinho
CM/CDMSão Paulo · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitDanielzinho's profile ↗
The players most similar to Danielzinho are Alex Mowatt, Jack Hinshelwood, Aleksandar Stanković. Doppel rates Alex Mowatt (West Bromwich Albion) a 80/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Alex Mowatt scores 80/100 at about €1.2m. Data as of October 2026.
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Danielzinho is a reliable deep-lying playmaker, showcasing excellent distribution and tactical awareness in midfield. With a Sofascore rating in the top 14% of his peers, he excels in touches and accurate final-third passes, making him a key orchestrator for São Paulo. His durability is impressive, having missed just one game in three seasons, highlighting his reliability on the pitch. While he may not contribute goals, his ability to control the tempo and link play is invaluable.
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 | Jack Hinshelwoodsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 21 | €27m | 89 | 79 |
| 3 | Aleksandar Stankovićsimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 21 | €31m | 88 | 79 |
| 4 | Mika Baursimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €4.7m | 88 | 81 |
| 5 | Nicolas Madsensimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 26 | €5.2m | 88 | 79 |
| 6 | Gianluca Busiosimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €7.3m | 87 | 83 |
| 7 | Jakub Kałuzińskisimilar↗ | Başakşehir FK | 24 | €2.3m | 87 | 79 |
| 8 | Kartal Kayra Yılmazsimilar↗ | Beşiktaş JK | 26 | €2.4m | 87 | 81 |
| 9 | Clint Leemanssimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 31 | €400k | 86 | 80 |
| 10 | Beñat Gerenabarrenasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 23 | €1.0m | 86 | 79 |
| 11 | Rolando Mandragorasimilar↗ | Torino | 29 | €8.6m | 85 | 79 |
| 12 | Mathis Servaissimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 22 | €3.8m | 85 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · 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, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Danielzinho · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Danielzinho · strong: Clearances, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Shots /90, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Danielzinho?
Statistically, Alex Mowatt (West Bromwich Albion) is the closest look-alike to Danielzinho — a 80/100 profile match (93/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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. Jack Hinshelwood and Aleksandar Stanković 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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