Players like Ethan Nwaneri
CMOlympique de Marseille · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitEthan Nwaneri's profile ↗
The players most similar to Ethan Nwaneri are Paul Nebel, Xavi Simons, Azzedine Ounahi. Doppel rates Paul Nebel (1. FSV Mainz 05) a 87/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Giovani Lo Celso scores 85/100 at about €7.8m. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Ethan Nwaneri
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paul Nebelsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 24 | €17m | 91 | 87 |
| 2 | Xavi Simonssimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 23 | €43m | 93 | 86 |
| 3 | Azzedine Ounahisimilar↗ | Girona FC | 26 | €10m | 95 | 86 |
| 4 | Giovani Lo Celsosimilar↗ | Real Betis | 30 | €7.8m | 93 | 85 |
| 5 | Enzo Millotsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 24 | €23m | 90 | 85 |
| 6 | Kang-in Leesimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 25 | €30m | 94 | 85 |
| 7 | Fábio Vieirasimilar↗ | Hamburger SV | 26 | €17m | 89 | 84 |
| 8 | Lazar Samardžićsimilar↗ | Udinese | 24 | €16m | 91 | 83 |
| 9 | Giacomo Bonaventurasimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 37 | €6.8m* | 93 | 83 |
| 10 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 33 | €1.9m | 87 | 83 |
| 11 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 30 | €16m | 91 | 83 |
| 12 | Luis Albertosimilar↗ | Lazio | 34 | €3.6m | 91 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ethan Nwaneri
≈ 100% Ethan Nwaneri · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Ethan Nwaneri · strong: Successful dribbles, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Ethan Nwaneri · strong: Successful dribbles, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Big chances created /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ethan Nwaneri?
By Doppel's fit score, Paul Nebel (1. FSV Mainz 05) is the closest profile to Ethan Nwaneri, with a 87/100 overall match. Xavi Simons and Azzedine Ounahi are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Ethan Nwaneri?
Yes. Giovani Lo Celso (Real Betis) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 85/100 at roughly €7.8m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Ethan Nwaneri?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Ethan Nwaneri's 2024/25 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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