Players like Nicolás Valentini
CBDeportivo Alavés · 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 (Charlton Athletic) 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 October 2026.
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Nicolás Valentini is a robust, aggressive centre-back who excels in defensive duels and aerial battles, making him a formidable presence in the backline. With a top-tier ability to win duels and clearances, he showcases his elite defensive qualities, despite a Sofascore rating that places him in the bottom tier of his positional peers. His durability is a plus, having missed only 13 games over the last three seasons, underscoring his reliability as a defensive stalwart.
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↗ | Charlton Athletic | 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↗ | Bologna | 26 | €17m | 91 | 85 |
| 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 | 87 |
* 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 closest look-alike to Nicolás Valentini?
Statistically, Reece Burke (Charlton Athletic) is the closest look-alike to Nicolás Valentini — a 87/100 profile match (94/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Nicolás Valentini?
By Doppel's fit score, Reece Burke (Charlton Athletic) 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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