Players like Nicolas Fonseca
CM/CDMRiver Plate · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNicolas Fonseca's profile ↗
The players most similar to Nicolas Fonseca are Rubén Alcaraz, Lorenzo Amatucci, Mikel Vesga. Doppel rates Rubén Alcaraz (Cádiz) a 77/100 overall match — 89/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Rubén Alcaraz scores 77/100 at about €300k. Data as of September 2026.
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Nicolas Fonseca is a tenacious defensive midfielder, excelling in breaking up play with elite tackling and interception stats that place him in the top 1% of his peers. His ability to deliver accurate long balls adds a strategic dimension, allowing him to switch play effectively. With a Sofascore rating in the top 47%, he demonstrates solid overall quality, while his impressive durability—missing no games in the last three seasons—highlights his reliability on the pitch.
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions, Accurate long balls, Possession won in att. third. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Nicolas Fonseca
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rubén Alcarazsimilar↗ | Cádiz | 35 | €300k | 89 | 77 |
| 2 | Lorenzo Amatuccisimilar↗ | Las Palmas | 22 | €8.2m | 87 | 77 |
| 3 | Mikel Vesgasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 33 | €1.2m | 86 | 78 |
| 4 | Youssef Malehsimilar↗ | Empoli | 28 | €1.6m | 86 | 75 |
| 5 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 84 | 74 |
| 6 | Unai Vencedorsimilar↗ | Real Racing Club | 26 | €1.5m | 84 | 76 |
| 7 | Ander Herrerasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 37 | €400k | 83 | 76 |
| 8 | Giulio Maggioresimilar↗ | Salernitana | 28 | €500k | 83 | 74 |
| 9 | Peer Koopmeinerssimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 26 | €13m | 83 | 74 |
| 10 | Abdoulaye Doumbiasimilar↗ | BK Häcken | 19 | €700k | 83 | 74 |
| 11 | Roberto Gagliardinisimilar↗ | Monza | 32 | €1.2m | 83 | 74 |
| 12 | Kazper Karlssonsimilar↗ | Degerfors IF | 21 | €600k | 82 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nicolas Fonseca
≈ 100% Nicolas Fonseca · strong: Accurate long balls, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Nicolas Fonseca · strong: Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Nicolas Fonseca · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nicolas Fonseca?
By Doppel's fit score, Rubén Alcaraz (Cádiz) is the closest profile to Nicolas Fonseca, with a 77/100 overall match. Lorenzo Amatucci and Mikel Vesga are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Nicolas Fonseca?
Yes. Rubén Alcaraz (Cádiz) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 77/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Nicolas Fonseca?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Nicolas Fonseca's 2025/26 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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