Players like Nathan Tella
CAM/RWBayer 04 Leverkusen · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNathan Tella's profile ↗
The players most similar to Nathan Tella are Marcus Tavernier, Álex Berenguer, Charles De Ketelaere. Doppel rates Marcus Tavernier (Bournemouth) a 84/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Teji Savanier scores 85/100 at about €1.0m. Data as of October 2026.
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Nathan Tella is an industrious attacking midfielder and right winger known for his relentless pressing and ability to win possession in the final third. Despite his Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 47% of his peers, he showcases impressive dueling skills and successful dribbles, making him a disruptive force in the opposition's half. However, his injury history raises concerns about his reliability, having missed significant game time over the past three seasons.
Strengths: Possession won in att. third, Duels won, Successful dribbles. Availability: 33 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Nathan Tella
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marcus Taverniersimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 27 | €23m | 94 | 84 |
| 2 | Álex Berenguersimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 31 | €4.1m | 94 | 85 |
| 3 | Charles De Ketelaeresimilar↗ | Atalanta | 25 | €32m | 94 | 84 |
| 4 | Georginio Ruttersimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 24 | €31m | 93 | 84 |
| 5 | Xavi Simonssimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 23 | €43m | 92 | 85 |
| 6 | Teji Savaniersimilar↗ | Montpellier | 35 | €1.0m | 92 | 85 |
| 7 | Rémy Cabellasimilar↗ | Nantes | 36 | €1.2m | 92 | 84 |
| 8 | Adil Aouchichesimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 24 | €3.8m | 92 | 84 |
| 9 | Iscosimilar↗ | Real Betis | 34 | €3.6m | 91 | 84 |
| 10 | Florian Sotocasimilar↗ | RC Lens | 36 | €1.3m | 91 | 85 |
| 11 | Julio Encisosimilar↗ | Ipswich Town | 22 | €24m | 91 | 84 |
| 12 | Romano Schmidsimilar↗ | Frosinone | 26 | €17m | 91 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nathan Tella
≈ 100% Nathan Tella · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Clearances /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Nathan Tella · strong: Possession won in att. third, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Nathan Tella · strong: Big chances created, Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Nathan Tella?
Statistically, Marcus Tavernier (Bournemouth) is the closest look-alike to Nathan Tella — a 84/100 profile match (94/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Nathan Tella?
By Doppel's fit score, Marcus Tavernier (Bournemouth) is the closest profile to Nathan Tella, with a 84/100 overall match. Álex Berenguer and Charles De Ketelaere are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Nathan Tella?
Yes. Teji Savanier (Montpellier) plays a similar attacking midfielder role and rates 85/100 at roughly €1.0m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Nathan Tella?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Nathan Tella's 2025/26 season, then ranks attacking midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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