Players like Nicolò Savona
RB/CBNottingham Forest · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNicolò Savona's profile ↗
The players most similar to Nicolò Savona are Héctor Bellerín, David Hrnčár, Benoit Nyssen. Doppel rates Héctor Bellerín (Real Betis) a 85/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, David Hrnčár scores 90/100 at about €500k. Data as of September 2026.
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Nicolò Savona is an attacking right-back with a knack for finding the net, evidenced by his standout finishing and key passing abilities, placing him in the top 10% among his peers. Despite his overall Sofascore rating indicating he's still developing, his offensive contributions make him a valuable asset in the final third. However, his injury history raises concerns about reliability, having missed significant game time over the last three seasons.
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals, Key passes. Availability: 35 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Nicolò Savona
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Héctor Bellerínsimilar↗ | Real Betis | 31 | €2.5m | 95 | 85 |
| 2 | David Hrnčársimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 29 | €500k | 94 | 90 |
| 3 | Benoit Nyssensimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 29 | €600k | 93 | 86 |
| 4 | Kyriani Sabbesimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 21 | €7.7m | 93 | 89 |
| 5 | Malo Gustosimilar↗ | Chelsea | 23 | €36m | 92 | 85 |
| 6 | Ricard Sánchezsimilar↗ | Granada | 26 | €3.2m | 92 | 87 |
| 7 | Lorenz Assignonsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 26 | €8.7m | 92 | 86 |
| 8 | Rodrigo Pinheirosimilar↗ | Famalicão | 24 | €4.7m | 92 | 87 |
| 9 | Tiago Esgaiosimilar↗ | FC Arouca | 31 | €1.0m | 92 | 86 |
| 10 | Zakaria El Ouahdisimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 25 | €19m | 91 | 85 |
| 11 | Mithat Palasimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 26 | €2.8m | 91 | 85 |
| 12 | Thérence Koudousimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 22 | €4.3m | 91 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nicolò Savona
≈ 100% Nicolò Savona · strong: Key passes, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Nicolò Savona · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Nicolò Savona · strong: xG + xA, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nicolò Savona?
By Doppel's fit score, Héctor Bellerín (Real Betis) is the closest profile to Nicolò Savona, with a 85/100 overall match. David Hrnčár and Benoit Nyssen are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Nicolò Savona?
Yes. David Hrnčár (FCV Dender) plays a similar right back role and rates 90/100 at roughly €500k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Nicolò Savona?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Nicolò Savona's 2025/26 season, then ranks right backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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