Who should replace Danny Schmidt?
CAM/STFortuna Düsseldorf · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitDanny Schmidt's profile ↗
Danny Schmidt is an attacking midfielder/striker for Fortuna Düsseldorf in the 2. Bundesliga, aged 23, with 25 appearances in the 2024/25 season, contributing 5 goals and 1 assist. For those seeking the best replacement for Schmidt, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from Olympique de Marseille offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 86/100, while Joël Piroe from Leeds United also presents a solid option with a fit score of 85/100.
Best replacements for Danny Schmidt
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Borja Iglesiassimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 33 | €2.9m | 95 | 83 |
| 2 | Pierre-Emerick Aubameyangsimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 37 | €2.4m | 93 | 86 |
| 3 | Joël Piroesimilar↗ | Leeds United | 27 | €9.1m | 93 | 85 |
| 4 | Eldor Shomurodovsimilar↗ | Başakşehir FK | 31 | €7.4m | 93 | 81 |
| 5 | Josh Sargentsimilar↗ | Norwich City | 26 | €15m | 93 | 82 |
| 6 | Folarin Balogunsimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 25 | €36m | 92 | 84 |
| 7 | Che Adamssimilar↗ | Torino | 30 | €4.8m | 92 | 82 |
| 8 | Terem Moffisimilar↗ | Nice | 27 | €8.2m | 92 | 84 |
| 9 | Jonathan Burkardtsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 26 | €29m | 92 | 83 |
| 10 | Troy Parrottsimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 24 | €23m | 92 | 86 |
| 11 | Ciro Immobilesimilar↗ | Beşiktaş JK | 36 | €1.7m | 92 | 85 |
| 12 | Sem Steijnsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 25 | €12m | 92 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Danny Schmidt
≈ 100% Danny Schmidt · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Danny Schmidt · strong: xG + xA, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Shots /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Danny Schmidt · strong: Non-penalty goals, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Danny Schmidt?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Borja Iglesias (Celta Vigo) does the closest job to Danny Schmidt, at 95/100 on profile. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Joël Piroe follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Danny Schmidt?
Yes — Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (Olympique de Marseille) plays a similar attacking midfielder role at roughly €2.4m, a 86/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Danny Schmidt?
Doppel learns Danny Schmidt's role profile from his 2024/25 season and ranks attacking midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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