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Cheaper alternatives to Nuno Tavares

LB/LMLazio · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNuno Tavares's profile ↗

The best budget alternatives to Nuno Tavares are Anthony Caci, João Cancelo, Kevin Paredes. Anthony Caci (1. FSV Mainz 05) rates 84/100 as a match at about €6.8m, below Nuno Tavares's ~€13m. Data as of July 2026.

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12 cheaper alternatives to Nuno Tavares

#PlayerClubAgeValueTacticalOverall
1Anthony Cacisimilar↗1. FSV Mainz 0527€6.8m8884
2João Cancelosimilar↗FC Barcelona29€8.6m9084
3Kevin Paredessimilar↗VfL Wolfsburg20€1.9m8283
4Germán Valerasimilar↗Elche23€6.2m8483
5Hugo Álvarezsimilar↗Celta Vigo21€7.8m8682
6Sergio Reguilónsimilar↗Brentford27€3.4m8982
7Fabian Nürnbergersimilar↗Darmstadt 9824€1.6m8982
8Miro Muheimsimilar↗Hamburger SV27€5.3m8982
9Christopher Operisimilar↗Le Havre26€3.7m8782
10Alfie Doughtysimilar↗Luton Town24€5.2m8781
11Alexander Prasssimilar↗TSG Hoffenheim23€8.7m8981
12Mitchel Bakkersimilar↗Lille24€2.7m8180

* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons

Why these players match Nuno Tavares

1. Anthony Caci1. FSV Mainz 0584/100

≈ 100% Nuno Tavares · strong: xG + xA, Key passes · low reliability

Strengths: xG + xA /90, Key passes /90, Possession won in att. third /90

2. João CanceloFC Barcelona84/100

≈ 100% Nuno Tavares · strong: Successful dribbles, Sofascore rating · low reliability

Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Sofascore rating, Touches /90

3. Kevin ParedesVfL Wolfsburg83/100

≈ 100% Nuno Tavares · strong: Duels won, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability

Strengths: Duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Tackles + interceptions /90

FAQ

What is the cheapest alternative to Nuno Tavares?

Fabian Nürnberger (Darmstadt 98) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €1.6m with a 82/100 match to Nuno Tavares.

Who is the best-value alternative to Nuno Tavares?

Anthony Caci offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 84/100 at about €6.8m.

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, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.

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