Players like Nayef Aguerd
CBOlympique de Marseille · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNayef Aguerd's profile ↗
The players most similar to Nayef Aguerd are André Ramalho, Dean Huijsen, Jan Paul van Hecke. Doppel rates André Ramalho (PSV Eindhoven) a 85/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, André Ramalho scores 85/100 at about €800k. Data as of September 2026.
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Nayef Aguerd is a ball-playing centre-back whose strengths lie in his exceptional ability to deliver accurate long balls, showcasing his playmaking potential from deep. While his Sofascore rating places him in the bottom tier of his positional peers, he remains a reliable presence, particularly in aerial duels. However, his injury history raises concerns about his durability, having missed significant time over the past three seasons.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Touches, Shots. Availability: 33 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Nayef Aguerd
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | André Ramalhosimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 34 | €800k | 92 | 85 |
| 2 | Dean Huijsensimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 21 | €66m | 92 | 84 |
| 3 | Jan Paul van Heckesimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 26 | €49m | 91 | 83 |
| 4 | Leo Greimlsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 25 | €800k | 90 | 83 |
| 5 | Maik Nawrockisimilar↗ | Hannover 96 | 25 | €1.4m | 90 | 84 |
| 6 | Matthew Pollocksimilar↗ | Watford | 25 | €2.2m | 89 | 82 |
| 7 | Kike Salassimilar↗ | Sevilla | 24 | €15m | 89 | 82 |
| 8 | Leo Østigårdsimilar↗ | Genoa | 27 | €14m | 89 | 82 |
| 9 | Mike Van der Hoornsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 34 | €800k | 89 | 82 |
| 10 | Ross Sykessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 27 | €4.9m | 89 | 86 |
| 11 | Dan Zagadousimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 27 | €1.9m | 88 | 83 |
| 12 | Ismaelo Ganiousimilar↗ | RC Lens | 21 | €19m | 88 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nayef Aguerd
≈ 100% Nayef Aguerd · strong: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating, Shots /90
≈ 100% Nayef Aguerd · strong: Clearances, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Nayef Aguerd · strong: Touches, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Duels won /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nayef Aguerd?
By Doppel's fit score, André Ramalho (PSV Eindhoven) is the closest profile to Nayef Aguerd, with a 85/100 overall match. Dean Huijsen and Jan Paul van Hecke are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Nayef Aguerd?
Yes. André Ramalho (PSV Eindhoven) plays a similar centre back role and rates 85/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Nayef Aguerd?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Nayef Aguerd'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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