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Players like David Neres

RW/LWBenfica · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDavid Neres's profile ↗

The players most similar to David Neres are Kang-in Lee, Anis Hadj Moussa, Rayan Cherki. Doppel rates Kang-in Lee (Paris Saint-Germain) a 84/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Leon Bailey scores 86/100 at about €13m. Data as of September 2026.

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About David Neres

David Neres is a dynamic attacking winger, excelling in creating scoring opportunities through his exceptional dribbling and precise crossing. With a Sofascore rating in the top 35% of his peers, he consistently generates big chances while maintaining a high volume of touches. However, his injury history raises concerns about reliability on the pitch, having missed significant time in recent seasons. Despite this, his ability to influence games with flair and creativity makes him a valuable asset when fit.

Strengths: Accurate crosses, Successful dribbles, Touches. Availability: 50 games missed in the last 3 seasons.

12 players most similar to David Neres

#PlayerClubAgeValueTacticalOverall
1Kang-in Leesimilar↗Paris Saint-Germain25€30m9584
2Anis Hadj Moussasimilar↗Feyenoord24€24m9586
3Rayan Cherkisimilar↗Olympique Lyonnais23€98m9585
4Leon Baileysimilar↗Aston Villa29€13m9586
5Johan Bakayokosimilar↗PSV Eindhoven23€19m9487
6Brajan Grudasimilar↗1. FSV Mainz 0522€29m9486
7Michael Olisesimilar↗FC Bayern München25€144m9484
8Brahim Díazsimilar↗Real Madrid27€37m9485
9Yan Diomandesimilar↗RB Leipzig20€99m9486
10Oğuz Aydınsimilar↗Alanyaspor26€6.5m9386
11Mason Greenwoodsimilar↗Olympique de Marseille25€53m9284
12Edon Zhegrovasimilar↗Lille27€9.5m9284

* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons

Why these players match David Neres

1. Kang-in LeeParis Saint-Germain84/100

≈ 100% David Neres · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Big chances created · medium reliability

Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Big chances created /90, Touches /90

2. Anis Hadj MoussaFeyenoord86/100

≈ 100% David Neres · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses · low reliability

Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses /90, Possession won in att. third /90

3. Rayan CherkiOlympique Lyonnais85/100

≈ 100% David Neres · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · medium reliability

Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90, Accurate final-third passes /90

FAQ

Who is the best replacement for David Neres?

By Doppel's fit score, Kang-in Lee (Paris Saint-Germain) is the closest profile to David Neres, with a 84/100 overall match. Anis Hadj Moussa and Rayan Cherki are the next best fits.

Is there a cheaper alternative to David Neres?

Yes. Leon Bailey (Aston Villa) plays a similar right winger role and rates 86/100 at roughly €13m.

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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