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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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About Manu Hernando

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

#PlayerClubAgeValueTacticalOverall
1Axel Drouhinsimilar↗Annecy FC26€1.2m9180
2Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗Empoli22€3.6m9187
3Patrick Nkoasimilar↗Eintracht Braunschweig27€700k8983
4Michał Heliksimilar↗Oxford United31€1.0m8885
5Filippo Delli Carrisimilar↗Monza27€1.4m8883
6Gustavo Henriquesimilar↗Corinthians33€600k8781
7Lloyd Jonessimilar↗Charlton Athletic31€1.1m8781
8Radu Drăguşinsimilar↗Genoa24€15m8680
9Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗Toulouse24€24m8682
10Mark McGuinnesssimilar↗Luton Town25€6.7m8680
11Jannis Heuersimilar↗Preußen Münster27€900k8581
12Jake Coopersimilar↗Millwall31€1.7m8582

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

Why these players match Manu Hernando

1. Axel DrouhinAnnecy FC80/100

≈ 100% Manu Hernando · strong: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won % · low reliability

Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %

2. Gabriele GuarinoEmpoli87/100

≈ 100% Manu Hernando · strong: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won % · low reliability

Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %, Big chances created /90

3. Patrick NkoaEintracht Braunschweig83/100

≈ 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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