Unai Núñez alternatives
CB/RBEspanyol · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitUnai Núñez's profile ↗
Unai Núñez is a centre-back/right-back for Espanyol in La Liga, with 17 appearances and 1265 minutes played in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Núñez, players like Cherrion Valerius from NAC Breda, Anouar El Azzouzi from Fortuna Düsseldorf, and Tiago Manso from Tondela all boast a fit score of 84/100 and market values of €1m to €2m.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cherrion Valeriussimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 21 | €600k | 86 | 85 |
| 2 | Anouar El Azzouzisimilar↗ | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 25 | €1.6m | 89 | 84 |
| 3 | Tiago Mansosimilar↗ | Tondela | 27 | €1.0m | 85 | 84 |
| 4 | Nacho Vidalsimilar↗ | Real Oviedo | 31 | €1.3m | 91 | 84 |
| 5 | Syb Van Ottelesimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €600k | 92 | 83 |
| 6 | Gary Magneesimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 27 | €2.0m | 82 | 83 |
| 7 | Mehmet Aydınsimilar↗ | Eintracht Braunschweig | 24 | €1.5m | 81 | 83 |
| 8 | Marios Vrousaisimilar↗ | Rio Ave | 28 | €3.1m | 87 | 82 |
| 9 | Olivier Aertssensimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 22 | €600k | 87 | 82 |
| 10 | Danny da Costasimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 33 | €1.1m | 87 | 82 |
| 11 | Kellen Fishersimilar↗ | Norwich City | 22 | €2.9m | 88 | 82 |
| 12 | Jordi Liongolasimilar↗ | RAAL La Louvière | 26 | €1.5m | 81 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Unai Núñez
≈ 100% Unai Núñez · strong: Accurate crosses, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Successful dribbles /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Unai Núñez · strong: Duels won, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Unai Núñez · strong: Possession won in att. third, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Unai Núñez?
Cherrion Valerius (NAC Breda) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €600k with a 85/100 match to Unai Núñez.
Who is the best-value alternative to Unai Núñez?
Cherrion Valerius offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 85/100 at about €600k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Unai Núñez?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (centre back) by how closely they match Unai Núñez'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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