Players like David Neres
RW/LWSSC Napoli · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDavid Neres's profile ↗
The players most similar to David Neres are Leon Bailey, Rayan Cherki, Yan Diomande. Doppel rates Leon Bailey (Aston Villa) a 83/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Iago Aspas scores 82/100 at about €1.5m. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to David Neres
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leon Baileysimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 29 | €13m | 92 | 83 |
| 2 | Rayan Cherkisimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 23 | €98m | 93 | 83 |
| 3 | Yan Diomandesimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 20 | €99m | 91 | 83 |
| 4 | Iago Aspassimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 39 | €1.5m | 85 | 82 |
| 5 | Mason Greenwoodsimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 25 | €53m | 88 | 81 |
| 6 | Michael Olisesimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 25 | €144m | 90 | 81 |
| 7 | Mohamed Salahsimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 34 | €21m | 90 | 81 |
| 8 | Son Heung-minsimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 34 | €16m | 89 | 81 |
| 9 | Lamine Yamalsimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 19 | €215m | 87 | 81 |
| 10 | Brahim Díazsimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 27 | €37m | 90 | 81 |
| 11 | Kang-in Leesimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 25 | €30m | 93 | 81 |
| 12 | Brajan Grudasimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 22 | €29m | 90 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match David Neres
≈ 100% David Neres · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% David Neres · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% David Neres · strong: Successful dribbles, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Sofascore rating, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for David Neres?
By Doppel's fit score, Leon Bailey (Aston Villa) is the closest profile to David Neres, with a 83/100 overall match. Rayan Cherki and Yan Diomande are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to David Neres?
Yes. Iago Aspas (Celta Vigo) plays a similar right winger role and rates 82/100 at roughly €1.5m.
How does Doppel find players similar to David Neres?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from David Neres's 2025/26 season, then ranks right wingers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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