Players like Dante
CB/LBNice · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDante's profile ↗
The players most similar to Dante are Miguel Nóbrega, Rio Hillen, Leandro Cabrera. Doppel rates Miguel Nóbrega (Rio Ave) a 82/100 overall match — 90/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Andrew Hughes scores 80/100 at about €300k. Data as of September 2026.
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Dante is a ball-playing centre-back who excels in possession, showcasing his top-tier passing ability with accurate long balls. Despite his age, he remains a reliable presence on the pitch, contributing significantly to Nice’s defensive unit with impressive tackles and interceptions. However, his injury history has been a concern, limiting his availability in previous seasons. Overall, Dante ranks in the top 18% among his positional peers, reflecting his enduring quality and experience.
Strengths: Touches, Accurate long balls, Tackles + interceptions. Availability: 36 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Dante
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miguel Nóbregasimilar↗ | Rio Ave | 26 | €400k | 90 | 82 |
| 2 | Rio Hillensimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 87 | 81 |
| 3 | Leandro Cabrerasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 35 | €900k | 87 | 80 |
| 4 | Andrew Hughessimilar↗ | Preston North End | 34 | €300k | 87 | 80 |
| 5 | Aiham Ousousimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 26 | €2.8m | 87 | 80 |
| 6 | Lewis Schoutensimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €700k | 87 | 80 |
| 7 | Enrique Lofolomosimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 26 | €1.1m | 86 | 81 |
| 8 | Emin Bayramsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €3.9m | 85 | 83 |
| 9 | Casper Widellsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €1.5m | 85 | 80 |
| 10 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 85 | 81 |
| 11 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 84 | 80 |
| 12 | Leopold Querfeldsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 23 | €19m | 84 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Dante
≈ 100% Dante · strong: Possession won in att. third, Accurate long balls · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Dante · strong: Duels won, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Dante · strong: Shots, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Dante?
By Doppel's fit score, Miguel Nóbrega (Rio Ave) is the closest profile to Dante, with a 82/100 overall match. Rio Hillen and Leandro Cabrera are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Dante?
Yes. Andrew Hughes (Preston North End) plays a similar centre back role and rates 80/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Dante?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Dante'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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