Cheaper alternatives to Nuno Tavares
LB/LMLazio · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNuno Tavares's profile ↗
Nuno Tavares is a left-back/left midfielder for Lazio in Serie A, with 23 appearances and 1493 minutes played in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Tavares, Germán Valera from Elche offers a fit score of 86/100 at a market value of €6m, while Edan Diop from Cercle Brugge and Emran Soglo from SV Zulte Waregem provide budget options valued at €3m and €1m, respectively.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Germán Valerasimilar↗ | Elche | 24 | €6.2m | 88 | 86 |
| 2 | Edan Diopsimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 22 | €2.8m | 84 | 85 |
| 3 | Emran Soglosimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 21 | €800k | 90 | 85 |
| 4 | Alfie Doughtysimilar↗ | Luton Town | 27 | €5.2m | 90 | 84 |
| 5 | Christopher Operisimilar↗ | Le Havre | 29 | €3.7m | 90 | 84 |
| 6 | Alexander Prasssimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 25 | €8.7m | 92 | 84 |
| 7 | Hugo Álvarezsimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 23 | €7.8m | 87 | 83 |
| 8 | Mats Rotssimilar↗ | FC Twente | 20 | €11m | 87 | 83 |
| 9 | Maximilian Witteksimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 86 | 82 |
| 10 | Ji-sung Eomsimilar↗ | Swansea City | 24 | €1.7m | 81 | 82 |
| 11 | Vasilios Zagaritissimilar↗ | Almere City FC | 25 | €3.2m | 90 | 82 |
| 12 | Alexandro Bernabeisimilar↗ | Internacional | 26 | €7.4m | 92 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nuno Tavares
≈ 100% Nuno Tavares · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Big chances created /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Nuno Tavares · strong: Possession won in att. third, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Nuno Tavares · strong: Successful dribbles, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Nuno Tavares?
Emran Soglo (SV Zulte Waregem) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €800k with a 85/100 match to Nuno Tavares.
Who is the best-value alternative to Nuno Tavares?
Germán Valera offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 86/100 at about €6.2m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Nuno Tavares?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (left back) by how closely they match Nuno Tavares's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, top leagues across Europe and South America, last 3 seasons.
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