Players like Paulino de la Fuente
RM/RWReal Zaragoza · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitPaulino de la Fuente's profile ↗
The players most similar to Paulino de la Fuente are Facundo Buonanotte, Yankuba Minteh, Weslley Patati. Doppel rates Facundo Buonanotte (Elche) a 86/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Weslley Patati scores 83/100 at about €4.7m. Data as of October 2026.
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Paulino de la Fuente is a dynamic right winger known for his goal-scoring prowess and aerial ability, making him a potent attacking threat. With a Sofascore rating in the top 25% of his peers, he excels at converting chances, averaging 9 goals in 34 appearances this season, and boasts impressive accuracy in long balls. While he has shown durability issues in recent seasons, his ability to win aerial duels and create opportunities sets him apart as a valuable asset in the final third.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Non-penalty goals, Accurate long balls. Availability: 30 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Paulino de la Fuente
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Facundo Buonanottesimilar↗ | Elche | 22 | €11m | 93 | 86 |
| 2 | Yankuba Mintehsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 22 | €42m | 92 | 82 |
| 3 | Weslley Patatisimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 23 | €4.7m | 92 | 83 |
| 4 | Giuliano Simeonesimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 24 | €44m | 92 | 82 |
| 5 | Amad Diallosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 24 | €44m | 91 | 82 |
| 6 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 26 | €6.5m | 91 | 83 |
| 7 | Ludovic Blassimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 29 | €9.3m | 91 | 82 |
| 8 | Ernest Nuamahsimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 23 | €9.5m | 91 | 84 |
| 9 | Daan Rotssimilar↗ | FC Twente | 25 | €4.7m | 90 | 84 |
| 10 | Abraham Marcussimilar↗ | CF Estrela Amadora | 26 | €1.0m | 90 | 83 |
| 11 | Bukayo Sakasimilar↗ | Arsenal | 25 | €115m | 90 | 82 |
| 12 | Nicolás Gonzálezsimilar↗ | Juventus | 28 | €23m | 90 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Paulino de la Fuente
≈ 100% Paulino de la Fuente · strong: Duels won, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Paulino de la Fuente · strong: Successful dribbles, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Duels won /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Paulino de la Fuente · strong: Duels won, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Paulino de la Fuente?
Statistically, Facundo Buonanotte (Elche) is the closest look-alike to Paulino de la Fuente — a 86/100 profile match (93/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Paulino de la Fuente?
By Doppel's fit score, Facundo Buonanotte (Elche) is the closest profile to Paulino de la Fuente, with a 86/100 overall match. Yankuba Minteh and Weslley Patati are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Paulino de la Fuente?
Yes. Weslley Patati (AZ Alkmaar) plays a similar right midfielder role and rates 83/100 at roughly €4.7m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Paulino de la Fuente?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Paulino de la Fuente's 2024/25 season, then ranks right midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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