Who should replace Danilo Soares?
LB/LM1. FC Nürnberg · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitDanilo Soares's profile ↗
Danilo Soares is a left-back/left midfielder for 1. FC Nürnberg in the 2. Bundesliga, with 23 appearances in the 2024/25 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Soares, Jeff Hardeveld (SC Telstar, fit 86/100) and Tim Handwerker (Arminia Bielefeld, fit 86/100) are strong options, offering similar tactical roles. Additionally, Sergi Cardona (Villarreal, fit 85/100) presents a viable alternative for those looking for players similar to Soares.
Best replacements for Danilo Soares
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sergi Cardonasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 27 | €8.6m | 91 | 85 |
| 2 | Jeff Hardeveldsimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €400k | 91 | 86 |
| 3 | Tim Handwerkersimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 28 | €600k | 91 | 86 |
| 4 | George Thomasonsimilar↗ | Wrexham | 24 | €2.4m | 91 | 83 |
| 5 | Mees De Witsimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 28 | €5.8m | 90 | 81 |
| 6 | Souffian El Karouanisimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 26 | €14m | 90 | 82 |
| 7 | Nathaniel Brownsimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 23 | €37m | 89 | 80 |
| 8 | Ryan Sessegnonsimilar↗ | Fulham | 26 | €21m | 89 | 80 |
| 9 | Juan Mirandasimilar↗ | Bologna | 26 | €16m | 89 | 79 |
| 10 | Samuele Angorisimilar↗ | Pisa | 23 | €4.3m | 89 | 85 |
| 11 | Matthieu Udolsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 30 | €7.7m | 89 | 83 |
| 12 | Quentin Merlinsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 24 | €15m | 89 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Danilo Soares
≈ 100% Danilo Soares · strong: Big chances created, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Danilo Soares · strong: Big chances created, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Danilo Soares · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Danilo Soares?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Sergi Cardona (Villarreal) does the closest job to Danilo Soares, at 91/100 on profile. Jeff Hardeveld and Tim Handwerker follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Danilo Soares?
Yes — Jeff Hardeveld (SC Telstar) plays a similar left back role at roughly €400k, a 86/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Danilo Soares?
Doppel learns Danilo Soares's role profile from his 2024/25 season and ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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