Who should replace Danilo Barbosa?
CM/CDM/CBBotafogo · 2020/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitDanilo Barbosa's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Danilo Barbosa, the best-fitting central midfielders are Thomas Partey, Yassin Oukili, Dirk Wanner Proper. Thomas Partey (Arsenal) matches the role at 94/100 on tactical profile (82/100 overall). A cheaper option: Yassin Oukili at about €700k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Danilo Barbosa
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thomas Parteysimilar↗ | Arsenal | 33 | €1.9m | 94 | 82 |
| 2 | Yassin Oukilisimilar↗ | RKC Waalwijk | 25 | €700k | 94 | 84 |
| 3 | Dirk Wanner Propersimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 24 | €1.4m | 93 | 86 |
| 4 | Can Bozdoğansimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 25 | €2.1m | 93 | 82 |
| 5 | Mamadou Coulibalysimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 22 | €14m | 92 | 82 |
| 6 | Yangel Herrerasimilar↗ | Girona FC | 28 | €5.6m | 92 | 83 |
| 7 | Khalil Fayadsimilar↗ | Montpellier | 22 | €1.5m | 92 | 86 |
| 8 | Ambina Fidèle Bricesimilar↗ | Vålerenga IF | 25 | €1.9m | 92 | 82 |
| 9 | Andrey Santossimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 22 | €39m | 92 | 83 |
| 10 | Matías Vecinosimilar↗ | Lazio | 35 | €1.1m | 92 | 83 |
| 11 | Mateo Kovačićsimilar↗ | Manchester City | 32 | €9.7m | 92 | 82 |
| 12 | Darko Nejašmićsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 27 | €4.1m | 91 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Danilo Barbosa
≈ 100% Danilo Barbosa · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Danilo Barbosa · strong: Aerial duels won %, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Danilo Barbosa · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Danilo Barbosa?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Thomas Partey (Arsenal) does the closest job to Danilo Barbosa, at 94/100 on profile. Yassin Oukili and Dirk Wanner Proper follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Danilo Barbosa?
Yes — Yassin Oukili (RKC Waalwijk) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €700k, a 84/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Danilo Barbosa?
Doppel learns Danilo Barbosa's role profile from his 2020/24 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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