Players like Fernando Calero
CBEspanyol · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitFernando Calero's profile ↗
The players most similar to Fernando Calero are Nobel Mendy, Timo Hübers, Maxence Lacroix. Doppel rates Nobel Mendy (Rayo Vallecano) a 82/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Timo Hübers scores 83/100 at about €1.4m. Data as of September 2026.
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Fernando Calero is a reliable, defensive stalwart, excelling in his role as a positional ball-playing centre-back. With a Sofascore rating in the bottom 35% of his peers, he still showcases strengths in clearances and accurate long balls, demonstrating his ability to effectively disrupt opposition attacks and initiate play from the back. His durability is commendable, having missed no games in the last three seasons, marking him as a dependable presence in the heart of defense.
Strengths: Clearances, Accurate long balls, Touches. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Fernando Calero
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nobel Mendysimilar↗ | Rayo Vallecano | 22 | €7.7m | 92 | 82 |
| 2 | Timo Hüberssimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 30 | €1.4m | 91 | 83 |
| 3 | Maxence Lacroixsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 26 | €54m | 91 | 82 |
| 4 | Anselmo Garcia McNultysimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 23 | €1.4m | 90 | 85 |
| 5 | Ryan Flamingosimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 24 | €15m | 90 | 82 |
| 6 | Alejandro Catenasimilar↗ | Osasuna | 32 | €2.7m | 90 | 82 |
| 7 | Ze Vitorsimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 25 | €2.4m | 90 | 82 |
| 8 | Chris Richardssimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 26 | €25m | 90 | 84 |
| 9 | Kacper Potulskisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 19 | €17m | 89 | 83 |
| 10 | Casper Widellsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €1.5m | 89 | 85 |
| 11 | Adil Demirbağsimilar↗ | Konyaspor | 29 | €3.3m | 89 | 82 |
| 12 | Simon Gravessimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 27 | €1.4m | 89 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Fernando Calero
≈ 100% Fernando Calero · strong: Clearances, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Fernando Calero · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Fernando Calero · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Shots /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Fernando Calero?
By Doppel's fit score, Nobel Mendy (Rayo Vallecano) is the closest profile to Fernando Calero, with a 82/100 overall match. Timo Hübers and Maxence Lacroix are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Fernando Calero?
Yes. Timo Hübers (1. FC Köln) plays a similar centre back role and rates 83/100 at roughly €1.4m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Fernando Calero?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Fernando Calero'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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