Players like Nahitan Nández
CM/RBCagliari · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitNahitan Nández's profile ↗
The players most similar to Nahitan Nández are Félix Lemaréchal, Edu Expósito, Yasin Ayari. Doppel rates Félix Lemaréchal (Cercle Brugge) a 86/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Juninho Bacuna scores 87/100 at about €1.8m. Data as of September 2026.
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Nahitan Nández is a versatile central midfielder/right-back known for his creative playmaking and defensive tenacity. With a Sofascore rating in the bottom 34% of his positional peers, he excels in delivering accurate crosses and key passes, ranking in the top 5% for generating chances. His ability to win duels and successful dribbles further showcases his competitive edge, making him a reliable presence on the pitch, having missed only eight games over the last three seasons.
Strengths: Accurate crosses, Key passes, Duels won. Availability: 8 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Nahitan Nández
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Félix Lemaréchalsimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 23 | €6.5m | 94 | 86 |
| 2 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 94 | 87 |
| 3 | Yasin Ayarisimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €32m | 94 | 85 |
| 4 | Dehmaine Tabibousimilar↗ | Nantes | 21 | €5.4m | 94 | 85 |
| 5 | Benjamin Henrichssimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 29 | €7.6m | 93 | 85 |
| 6 | Mattias Svanbergsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €8.3m | 93 | 86 |
| 7 | Jon Ander Olasagastisimilar↗ | Levante UD | 26 | €2.7m | 92 | 86 |
| 8 | Juninho Bacunasimilar↗ | Birmingham City | 29 | €1.8m | 92 | 87 |
| 9 | Abdelkahar Kadrisimilar↗ | KV Kortrijk | 26 | €2.6m | 92 | 86 |
| 10 | Dani Rodríguezsimilar↗ | Mallorca | 38 | €100k | 92 | 85 |
| 11 | Abdou Harrouisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 28 | €1.6m | 92 | 85 |
| 12 | Nikola Vlašićsimilar↗ | Torino | 29 | €10m | 91 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nahitan Nández
≈ 100% Nahitan Nández · strong: Possession won in att. third, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Successful dribbles /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Nahitan Nández · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Nahitan Nández · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nahitan Nández?
By Doppel's fit score, Félix Lemaréchal (Cercle Brugge) is the closest profile to Nahitan Nández, with a 86/100 overall match. Edu Expósito and Yasin Ayari are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Nahitan Nández?
Yes. Juninho Bacuna (Birmingham City) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 87/100 at roughly €1.8m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Nahitan Nández?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Nahitan Nández's 2023/24 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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