Players like Nicolas Fonseca
CM/CDMReal Oviedo · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNicolas Fonseca's profile ↗
The players most similar to Nicolas Fonseca are Mikel Vesga, Abdoulaye Touré, Pepelu. Doppel rates Mikel Vesga (Athletic Club) a 77/100 overall match — 84/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Rubén Alcaraz scores 73/100 at about €300k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Nicolas Fonseca
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mikel Vesgasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 30 | €1.2m | 84 | 77 |
| 2 | Abdoulaye Tourésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 30 | €2.4m | 76 | 75 |
| 3 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 25 | €7.3m | 74 | 74 |
| 4 | Rubén Alcarazsimilar↗ | Cádiz | 32 | €300k | 88 | 73 |
| 5 | Marvin Mehlemsimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 26 | €800k | 71 | 73 |
| 6 | Gonzalo Escalantesimilar↗ | Cádiz | 30 | €400k | 80 | 73 |
| 7 | Christian Nørgaardsimilar↗ | Brentford | 30 | €4.8m | 82 | 73 |
| 8 | Ander Herrerasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 34 | €400k | 81 | 72 |
| 9 | Adam Whartonsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 21 | €74m | 74 | 72 |
| 10 | Youssef Malehsimilar↗ | Empoli | 25 | €1.6m | 84 | 72 |
| 11 | Enzo Le Féesimilar↗ | Sunderland | 25 | €26m | 73 | 72 |
| 12 | Wouter Burgersimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 24 | €21m | 73 | 72 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nicolas Fonseca
≈ 100% Nicolas Fonseca · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Nicolas Fonseca · strong: Aerial duels won %, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, xG + xA /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Nicolas Fonseca · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nicolas Fonseca?
By Doppel's fit score, Mikel Vesga (Athletic Club) is the closest profile to Nicolas Fonseca, with a 77/100 overall match. Abdoulaye Touré and Pepelu 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 73/100 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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