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 (Hull City) 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 October 2026.
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Fernando Calero embodies the role of a positional ball-playing centre-back, showcasing his ability to clear danger and distribute effectively. Despite ranking in the bottom 35% of his peers, he excels at clearances and accurate long balls, highlighting his defensive reliability and capability to initiate attacks from the back. With an impressive record of durability, missing no games over the last three seasons, Calero remains a dependable presence in defense, though his aerial prowess and attacking contributions could use improvement.
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↗ | Hull City | 22 | €7.7m | 92 | 82 |
| 2 | Timo Hüberssimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 30 | €1.4m | 91 | 83 |
| 3 | Maxence Lacroixsimilar↗ | Chelsea | 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 | Aiham Ousousimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 26 | €2.8m | 89 | 83 |
* 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 closest look-alike to Fernando Calero?
Statistically, Nobel Mendy (Hull City) is the closest look-alike to Fernando Calero — a 82/100 profile match (92/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Fernando Calero?
By Doppel's fit score, Nobel Mendy (Hull City) 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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