Players like Nicolás Valentini
CBHellas Verona · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNicolás Valentini's profile ↗
The players most similar to Nicolás Valentini are Reece Burke, Rio Hillen, James Tarkowski. Doppel rates Reece Burke (Luton Town) a 87/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Rio Hillen scores 87/100 at about €700k. Data as of September 2026.
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Nicolás Valentini is a robust, aggressive centre-back known for his aerial prowess and defensive tenacity. With an impressive ability to win duels and clearances, he ranks among the top 4% of his peers, showcasing his reliability in the backline. Despite limited contributions in attack, his durability is a significant asset, having missed only 13 games over the past three seasons, making him a dependable presence for Hellas Verona.
Strengths: Shots, Duels won, Clearances. Availability: 13 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Nicolás Valentini
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reece Burkesimilar↗ | Luton Town | 30 | €1.0m | 94 | 87 |
| 2 | Rio Hillensimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 93 | 87 |
| 3 | James Tarkowskisimilar↗ | Everton | 34 | €5.2m | 93 | 84 |
| 4 | Tristan Cramasimilar↗ | Millwall | 25 | €12m | 91 | 86 |
| 5 | Nordi Mukielesimilar↗ | Sunderland | 29 | €15m | 91 | 83 |
| 6 | Yerson Mosquerasimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 25 | €13m | 91 | 84 |
| 7 | Jimmy Dunnesimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 29 | €4.8m | 91 | 84 |
| 8 | Arthur Theatesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 26 | €17m | 91 | 83 |
| 9 | Kervin Arriagasimilar↗ | Levante UD | 28 | €2.1m | 91 | 84 |
| 10 | Syb Van Ottelesimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €600k | 90 | 84 |
| 11 | Brayan Medinasimilar↗ | Tondela | 24 | €2.7m | 90 | 84 |
| 12 | Leopold Querfeldsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 23 | €19m | 90 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nicolás Valentini
≈ 100% Nicolás Valentini · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Nicolás Valentini · strong: Duels won, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Shots /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Nicolás Valentini · strong: Sofascore rating, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nicolás Valentini?
By Doppel's fit score, Reece Burke (Luton Town) is the closest profile to Nicolás Valentini, with a 87/100 overall match. Rio Hillen and James Tarkowski are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Nicolás Valentini?
Yes. Rio Hillen (NAC Breda) plays a similar centre back role and rates 87/100 at roughly €700k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Nicolás Valentini?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Nicolás Valentini'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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