Players like Nélson Monte
CBAlmería · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNélson Monte's profile ↗
The players most similar to Nélson Monte are Iker Recio, Andrea Ciofi, Jorge Cabello. Doppel rates Iker Recio (Cádiz) a 82/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Aaron Cresswell scores 81/100 at about €300k. Data as of September 2026.
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Nélson Monte is a goal-scoring centre-back who excels in providing a threat from set pieces and long-range passes, showcasing his offensive contributions with a notable scoring rate. Despite a Sofascore rating in the bottom 46% of his peers, his durability stands out, having missed no games over the past three seasons. While he may struggle in aerial duels and one-on-one situations, his ability to deliver accurate long balls makes him a valuable asset in transitioning play from defense to attack.
Strengths: Non-penalty goals, Accurate long balls. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Nélson Monte
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iker Reciosimilar↗ | Cádiz | 25 | €800k | 95 | 82 |
| 2 | Andrea Ciofisimilar↗ | Cesena | 27 | €1.8m | 93 | 83 |
| 3 | Jorge Cabellosimilar↗ | Mirandés | 22 | €900k | 92 | 81 |
| 4 | Diego Sánchezsimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 23 | €1.5m | 90 | 81 |
| 5 | Aaron Cresswellsimilar↗ | Stoke City | 37 | €300k | 89 | 81 |
| 6 | Yuri Ribeirosimilar↗ | Blackburn Rovers | 29 | €800k | 89 | 80 |
| 7 | Victor Larssonsimilar↗ | IFK Värnamo | 26 | €700k | 88 | 79 |
| 8 | Ronnie Edwardssimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 23 | €5.3m | 88 | 81 |
| 9 | Iker Cordobasimilar↗ | Mirandés | 21 | €500k | 88 | 79 |
| 10 | Anton Tanghesimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 27 | €700k | 88 | 85 |
| 11 | Bryant Nielingsimilar↗ | Modena | 24 | €3.4m | 87 | 83 |
| 12 | César Azpilicuetasimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 37 | €200k* | 86 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nélson Monte
≈ 100% Nélson Monte · low reliability
≈ 100% Nélson Monte · strong: Accurate crosses, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Nélson Monte · medium reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nélson Monte?
By Doppel's fit score, Iker Recio (Cádiz) is the closest profile to Nélson Monte, with a 82/100 overall match. Andrea Ciofi and Jorge Cabello are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Nélson Monte?
Yes. Aaron Cresswell (Stoke City) plays a similar centre back role and rates 81/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Nélson Monte?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Nélson Monte'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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