Who should replace Denilson?
CM/CDMMirassol · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitDenilson's profile ↗
Denilson is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Mirassol in the Brazilian Serie A, having made 12 appearances in 2026. For those searching for the best replacement for Denilson, Beñat Gerenabarrena from Athletic Club offers a tactical fit score of 82/100, while Hugo Vetlesen at Club Brugge KV provides a fit of 79/100. Players similar to Denilson also include Amir Richardson and Arthur Piedfort, offering solid alternatives in the same role.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hugo Vetlesensimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 26 | €5.4m | 93 | 79 |
| 2 | Arthur Piedfortsimilar↗ | Auxerre | 21 | €3.8m | 92 | 78 |
| 3 | Beñat Gerenabarrenasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 23 | €1.0m | 91 | 82 |
| 4 | Amir Richardsonsimilar↗ | Le Havre | 24 | €3.9m | 91 | 80 |
| 5 | Denis Zakariasimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 30 | €26m | 90 | 78 |
| 6 | Darko Nejašmićsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 27 | €4.1m | 89 | 79 |
| 7 | Aritz Aldasorosimilar↗ | Real Racing Club | 27 | €1.4m | 89 | 78 |
| 8 | Nayel Mehssatousimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 24 | €1.5m | 88 | 79 |
| 9 | Dirk Wanner Propersimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 24 | €1.4m | 88 | 78 |
| 10 | Khalil Fayadsimilar↗ | Montpellier | 22 | €1.5m | 88 | 81 |
| 11 | Mamadou Coulibalysimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 22 | €14m | 88 | 78 |
| 12 | Andrey Santossimilar↗ | Manchester United | 22 | €39m | 88 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Denilson
≈ 100% Denilson · strong: Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Denilson · strong: Sofascore rating, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Denilson · strong: Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Denilson?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Hugo Vetlesen (Club Brugge KV) does the closest job to Denilson, at 93/100 on profile. Arthur Piedfort and Beñat Gerenabarrena follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Denilson?
Yes — Beñat Gerenabarrena (Athletic Club) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.0m, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Denilson?
Doppel learns Denilson's role profile from his 2026 season and ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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