Players like Manu Hernando
CBReal Racing Club · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitManu Hernando's profile ↗
The players most similar to Manu Hernando are Axel Drouhin, Gabriele Guarino, Patrick Nkoa. Doppel rates Axel Drouhin (Annecy FC) a 80/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Gustavo Henrique scores 81/100 at about €600k. Data as of September 2026.
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Manu Hernando is a robust, aerially dominant centre-back known for his ability to win duels and contribute to set pieces, evidenced by his impressive goal tally for a defender. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 41% of his peers, his durability shines through, having missed no games in the last three seasons. While his passing metrics could improve, his strengths in aerial contests and goal-scoring make him a reliable presence at the back for Real Racing Club.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Non-penalty goals. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Manu Hernando
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Axel Drouhinsimilar↗ | Annecy FC | 26 | €1.2m | 91 | 80 |
| 2 | Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €3.6m | 91 | 87 |
| 3 | Patrick Nkoasimilar↗ | Eintracht Braunschweig | 27 | €700k | 89 | 83 |
| 4 | Michał Heliksimilar↗ | Oxford United | 31 | €1.0m | 88 | 85 |
| 5 | Filippo Delli Carrisimilar↗ | Monza | 27 | €1.4m | 88 | 83 |
| 6 | Gustavo Henriquesimilar↗ | Corinthians | 33 | €600k | 87 | 81 |
| 7 | Lloyd Jonessimilar↗ | Charlton Athletic | 31 | €1.1m | 87 | 81 |
| 8 | Radu Drăguşinsimilar↗ | Genoa | 24 | €15m | 86 | 80 |
| 9 | Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 24 | €24m | 86 | 82 |
| 10 | Mark McGuinnesssimilar↗ | Luton Town | 25 | €6.7m | 86 | 80 |
| 11 | Jannis Heuersimilar↗ | Preußen Münster | 27 | €900k | 85 | 81 |
| 12 | Jake Coopersimilar↗ | Millwall | 31 | €1.7m | 85 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Manu Hernando
≈ 100% Manu Hernando · strong: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Manu Hernando · strong: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Manu Hernando · strong: xG + xA, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Manu Hernando?
By Doppel's fit score, Axel Drouhin (Annecy FC) is the closest profile to Manu Hernando, with a 80/100 overall match. Gabriele Guarino and Patrick Nkoa are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Manu Hernando?
Yes. Gustavo Henrique (Corinthians) plays a similar centre back role and rates 81/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Manu Hernando?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Manu Hernando's 2025/26 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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