Players like Danny Batth
CBDerby County · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDanny Batth's profile ↗
Danny Batth is a centre-back for Derby County in the English Championship, with 10 appearances and 622 minutes played in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Batth include Juanma Herzog from Las Palmas, who has a fit score of 77/100, and Kazunari Kita from Real Sociedad B, with a fit score of 79/100. These players share a comparable role and statistical profile, making them potential alternatives in defensive positions.
About Danny Batth
Danny Batth is a robust, aerially dominant centre-back, excelling in defensive duels and clearances, making him a reliable backbone for Derby County. With a Sofascore rating in the top 21% of his peers, his ability to win aerial battles is exceptional, showcasing his value in set-piece situations. While his passing and dribbling metrics are less impressive, he compensates with durability, missing only nine games in three seasons, proving his reliability on the pitch.
Strengths: Aerial duels won, Clearances, Aerial duels won %. Availability: 9 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Danny Batth
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Juanma Herzogsimilar↗ | Las Palmas | 22 | €1.5m | 88 | 77 |
| 2 | Kazunari Kitasimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 21 | €1.8m | 88 | 79 |
| 3 | Bojan Kovačevićsimilar↗ | Cádiz | 22 | €1.0m | 87 | 78 |
| 4 | Nicola Pietrangelisimilar↗ | Südtirol | 26 | €1.2m | 87 | 78 |
| 5 | Lorenco Šimićsimilar↗ | US Avellino 1912 | 30 | €700k | 87 | 77 |
| 6 | Miguel Barbierisimilar↗ | Deportivo Riestra | 33 | €400k | 86 | 77 |
| 7 | Tiago Gabrielsimilar↗ | Lecce | 22 | €15m | 86 | 82 |
| 8 | Siad Gourvillesimilar↗ | US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale | 26 | €800k | 86 | 77 |
| 9 | Seid Koraćsimilar↗ | Venezia | 25 | €1.4m | 85 | 78 |
| 10 | Matias Antoninisimilar↗ | Catanzaro | 28 | €1.6m | 85 | 78 |
| 11 | David Lópezsimilar↗ | Burgos Club de Fútbol | 23 | €1.3m | 85 | 77 |
| 12 | Nathaniel Phillipssimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 29 | €2.4m | 84 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Danny Batth
≈ 100% Danny Batth · strong: Clearances, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Danny Batth · low reliability
≈ 100% Danny Batth · strong: Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Danny Batth?
By Doppel's fit score, Juanma Herzog (Las Palmas) is the closest profile to Danny Batth, with a 77/100 overall match. Kazunari Kita and Bojan Kovačević are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Danny Batth?
Yes. Miguel Barbieri (Deportivo Riestra) plays a similar centre back role and rates 77/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Danny Batth?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Danny Batth's 2025/26 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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