Players like Yannis Nahounou
CBNancy · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitYannis Nahounou's profile ↗
Yannis Nahounou is a centre-back for Nancy in Ligue 2, having made 15 appearances in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Nahounou include Josue Escartin from Red Star FC, who has a fit score of 83/100, and Javier Moreno of Albacete Balompié, with a fit score of 80/100. Other comparable options are Xavi Sintes from Córdoba and Alessandro Pio Riccio of Sampdoria, both also scoring 80/100.
About Yannis Nahounou
Yannis Nahounou is a commanding aerial presence and a robust centre-back, showcasing his strength in aerial duels with a top 18% ranking among his peers. Despite facing challenges in other areas of play, his durability is notable, having missed few games this season. While he may need to improve his overall game involvement, his ability to dominate in the air positions him as a valuable asset in defensive situations.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %.
12 players most similar to Yannis Nahounou
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Josue Escartinsimilar↗ | Red Star FC | 23 | €300k | 94 | 83 |
| 2 | Javier Morenosimilar↗ | Albacete Balompié | 26 | €200k | 92 | 81 |
| 3 | Xavi Sintessimilar↗ | Córdoba | 25 | €400k | 91 | 80 |
| 4 | Alessandro Pio Ricciosimilar↗ | Sampdoria | 24 | €300k | 90 | 80 |
| 5 | Julien Kouadiosimilar↗ | Annecy FC | 27 | €900k | 89 | 79 |
| 6 | Loris Mouyokolosimilar↗ | Grenoble Foot 38 | 25 | €1.2m | 89 | 79 |
| 7 | Kazunari Kitasimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 21 | €1.8m | 88 | 79 |
| 8 | Isaac Cossiersimilar↗ | Le Mans | 20 | €2.7m | 88 | 79 |
| 9 | Sinaly Diomandésimilar↗ | Auxerre | 25 | €6.6m | 86 | 78 |
| 10 | Matia Barzićsimilar↗ | Cultural Leonesa | 22 | €900k | 86 | 78 |
| 11 | Brayan Medinasimilar↗ | Tondela | 24 | €2.7m | 85 | 81 |
| 12 | Gabriele Calvanisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 22 | €3.7m | 85 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Yannis Nahounou
≈ 100% Yannis Nahounou · medium reliability
≈ 100% Yannis Nahounou · strong: Aerial duels won %, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Yannis Nahounou · low reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Yannis Nahounou?
By Doppel's fit score, Josue Escartin (Red Star FC) is the closest profile to Yannis Nahounou, with a 83/100 overall match. Javier Moreno and Xavi Sintes are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Yannis Nahounou?
Yes. Javier Moreno (Albacete Balompié) plays a similar centre back role and rates 81/100 at roughly €200k.
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