Players like Danny McNamara
RB/RMMillwall · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitDanny McNamara's profile ↗
The players most similar to Danny McNamara are Fabio Ruggeri, Amine Chabane, Alessandro Dellavalle. Doppel rates Fabio Ruggeri (Salernitana) a 79/100 overall match — 90/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Bebeto scores 79/100 at about €100k. Data as of July 2026.
About Danny McNamara
Danny McNamara profiles as a tenacious defensive right-back, excelling in tackles and interceptions, ranking in the top 24% of his peers. However, his contribution in attack has been limited, with zero goals or assists this season, reflecting a more defensive mindset. While he has struggled with injuries, missing a significant number of games over the past three seasons, his ability to disrupt opposition play makes him a reliable option when fit.
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions. Availability: 39 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Danny McNamara
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fabio Ruggerisimilar↗ | Salernitana | 22 | €1.3m | 90 | 79 |
| 2 | Amine Chabanesimilar↗ | Amiens SC | 20 | €2.1m | 89 | 80 |
| 3 | Alessandro Dellavallesimilar↗ | Modena | 22 | €2.3m | 89 | 78 |
| 4 | Bebetosimilar↗ | Tondela | 36 | €100k | 88 | 79 |
| 5 | Julien Kouadiosimilar↗ | Annecy FC | 27 | €900k | 87 | 78 |
| 6 | Hugo Gamborsimilar↗ | USL Dunkerque | 24 | €1.2m | 86 | 77 |
| 7 | Hiroki Sekinesimilar↗ | Stade de Reims | 24 | €1.1m | 86 | 77 |
| 8 | Olivier Aertssensimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 22 | €600k | 86 | 77 |
| 9 | Naoufel El Hannachsimilar↗ | Montpellier | 20 | €1.4m | 86 | 77 |
| 10 | Marco Imperialesimilar↗ | Carrarese | 27 | €1.0m | 86 | 77 |
| 11 | Alberto Dadiesimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 24 | €300k | 85 | 77 |
| 12 | Terry Devlinsimilar↗ | Portsmouth | 23 | €3.9m | 84 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Danny McNamara
≈ 100% Danny McNamara · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Danny McNamara · strong: Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Danny McNamara · strong: Sofascore rating, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Danny McNamara?
By Doppel's fit score, Fabio Ruggeri (Salernitana) is the closest profile to Danny McNamara, with a 79/100 overall match. Amine Chabane and Alessandro Dellavalle are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Danny McNamara?
Yes. Bebeto (Tondela) plays a similar right back role and rates 79/100 at roughly €100k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Danny McNamara?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Danny McNamara's 2024/25 season, then ranks right backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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