Players like Loïc Nestor
CBGrenoble Foot 38 · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitLoïc Nestor's profile ↗
The players most similar to Loïc Nestor are Matia Barzić, Stefan Leković, Rockson Yeboah. Doppel rates Matia Barzić (Cultural Leonesa) a 82/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Rockson Yeboah scores 79/100 at about €300k. Data as of July 2026.
About Loïc Nestor
Loïc Nestor is a seasoned aerial specialist at centre-back, excelling in winning headers and showcasing an ability to deliver accurate long balls. Despite his vast experience, his current Sofascore rating places him in the bottom 30% of his positional peers, indicating a decline in overall quality. While his aerial prowess remains a strength, his injury history has hampered his reliability, making consistency a concern for any defensive unit looking to stabilize at the back.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Accurate long balls. Availability: 33 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Loïc Nestor
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matia Barzićsimilar↗ | Cultural Leonesa | 22 | €900k | 92 | 82 |
| 2 | Stefan Lekovićsimilar↗ | Villarreal B U23 | 22 | €2.7m | 92 | 81 |
| 3 | Rockson Yeboahsimilar↗ | IFK Göteborg | 22 | €300k | 92 | 79 |
| 4 | Manuel Lamasimilar↗ | Granada | 25 | €1.5m | 92 | 81 |
| 5 | Aaron Kiil Olsensimilar↗ | Vålerenga IF | 25 | €800k | 90 | 80 |
| 6 | Gaby Jeansimilar↗ | Annecy FC | 26 | €1.4m | 89 | 79 |
| 7 | Wagner Leonardosimilar↗ | Vitória | 27 | €3.3m | 89 | 84 |
| 8 | Alessandro Pio Ricciosimilar↗ | Sampdoria | 24 | €300k | 88 | 79 |
| 9 | Isaac Cossiersimilar↗ | Le Mans | 20 | €2.7m | 88 | 79 |
| 10 | Antonio Espigaressimilar↗ | Villarreal B U23 | 22 | €500k | 87 | 79 |
| 11 | Loïc Mbe Sohsimilar↗ | K. Beerschot V.A. | 25 | €1.9m | 87 | 79 |
| 12 | Kaare Barslundsimilar↗ | IF Brommapojkarna | 22 | €600k | 87 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Loïc Nestor
≈ 100% Loïc Nestor · low reliability
≈ 100% Loïc Nestor · strong: Aerial duels won %, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Loïc Nestor · strong: Aerial duels won %, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Successful dribbles /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Loïc Nestor?
By Doppel's fit score, Matia Barzić (Cultural Leonesa) is the closest profile to Loïc Nestor, with a 82/100 overall match. Stefan Leković and Rockson Yeboah are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Loïc Nestor?
Yes. Rockson Yeboah (IFK Göteborg) plays a similar centre back role and rates 79/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Loïc Nestor?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Loïc Nestor's 2023/24 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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