Players like Manu Hernando
CBReal Racing Club · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitManu Hernando's profile ↗
Manu Hernando is a centre-back for Real Racing Club in LaLiga 2, with 25 appearances during the 2025/26 season, contributing 1 goal and 2 assists over 1961 minutes. Players similar to Hernando include Gabriele Guarino from Empoli, who has a fit score of 87/100, and Michał Helik from Oxford United, with a fit score of 85/100. Both players offer comparable defensive capabilities and playing styles.
About Manu Hernando
Manu Hernando is a robust aerially dominant centre-back, excelling in defensive duels and proving a threat in set-piece situations with three goals this season. His Sofascore rating places him in the top 25% among his peers, showcasing his overall quality and reliability on the pitch. With an impressive record of zero games missed in the last three seasons, Hernando epitomizes durability, though he could enhance his contribution in build-up play.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating, 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 · data: Sofascore, 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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