Players like Rayan Aït-Nouri
LB/LMManchester City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRayan Aït-Nouri's profile ↗
The players most similar to Rayan Aït-Nouri are Nuno Tavares, Nuno Mendes, Ian Maatsen. Doppel rates Nuno Tavares (Lazio) a 85/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Emran Soglo scores 86/100 at about €800k. Data as of September 2026.
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Rayan Aït-Nouri is an aggressive, dynamic left-back known for his exceptional dribbling ability and defensive prowess. With a Sofascore rating in the top 20% of his peers, he excels in winning duels and regaining possession in the attacking third, making him a vital asset in both defense and transition. While his aerial duels could improve, his durability is a plus, having missed only 14 games over the last three seasons, showcasing his reliability on the pitch.
Strengths: Successful dribbles, Duels won, Possession won in att. third. Availability: 14 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Rayan Aït-Nouri
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nuno Tavaressimilar↗ | Lazio | 26 | €13m | 93 | 85 |
| 2 | Nuno Mendessimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 24 | €77m | 93 | 83 |
| 3 | Ian Maatsensimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 24 | €28m | 93 | 82 |
| 4 | Jude Bellinghamsimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 23 | €123m | 92 | 84 |
| 5 | Alexander Prasssimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 25 | €8.7m | 92 | 83 |
| 6 | Emran Soglosimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 21 | €800k | 92 | 86 |
| 7 | Kassoum Ouattarasimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 22 | €12m | 91 | 83 |
| 8 | Alieu Faderasimilar↗ | Como | 25 | €4.6m | 91 | 83 |
| 9 | Samuel Linosimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 27 | €18m | 91 | 83 |
| 10 | Maximilian Mittelstädtsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 29 | €20m | 91 | 83 |
| 11 | Niels Nkounkousimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 26 | €2.8m | 91 | 82 |
| 12 | Coba Da Costasimilar↗ | Getafe | 24 | €1.5m | 90 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Rayan Aït-Nouri
≈ 100% Rayan Aït-Nouri · strong: Successful dribbles, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Rayan Aït-Nouri · strong: Big chances created, Touches · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Rayan Aït-Nouri · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Duels won /90, Touches /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Rayan Aït-Nouri?
By Doppel's fit score, Nuno Tavares (Lazio) is the closest profile to Rayan Aït-Nouri, with a 85/100 overall match. Nuno Mendes and Ian Maatsen are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Rayan Aït-Nouri?
Yes. Emran Soglo (SV Zulte Waregem) plays a similar left back role and rates 86/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Rayan Aït-Nouri?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Rayan Aït-Nouri's 2025/26 season, then ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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