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 (Vitória SC) 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 October 2026.
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Dante is a seasoned ball-playing centre-back with impressive distribution skills, evident in his top-tier accuracy for long balls and high touches per game. With a Sofascore rating in the top 18% of his peers, he showcases solid defensive capabilities, combining tackles and interceptions effectively. While his injury history is a concern, his experience and technical prowess make him a reliable presence when fit, contributing both defensively and in build-up play.
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↗ | Vitória SC | 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↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 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 | 82 |
* 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 closest look-alike to Dante?
Statistically, Miguel Nóbrega (Vitória SC) is the closest look-alike to Dante — a 82/100 profile match (90/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Dante?
By Doppel's fit score, Miguel Nóbrega (Vitória SC) 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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