Players like Nicolás Capaldo
CM/RB/CBHamburger SV · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNicolás Capaldo's profile ↗
The players most similar to Nicolás Capaldo are Louis Patris, Jurriën Timber, Jan Schöppner. Doppel rates Louis Patris (Royale Union Saint-Gilloise) a 87/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Finn Porath scores 84/100 at about €800k. Data as of October 2026.
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Nicolás Capaldo is a tenacious, defensive-minded central midfielder with the versatility to play as a right-back. His elite tackling and interception stats showcase his ability to disrupt opposition play, while his solid duel success highlights his competitive edge. Despite struggling with injuries, limiting his availability, he remains a reliable presence when fit, contributing key passes that add depth to his team's attacking play, even if finishing isn't his strong suit.
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won, Key passes. Availability: 43 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Nicolás Capaldo
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Louis Patrissimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 25 | €2.4m | 94 | 87 |
| 2 | Jurriën Timbersimilar↗ | Arsenal | 25 | €73m | 94 | 84 |
| 3 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 27 | €3.2m | 93 | 86 |
| 4 | Diego Gómezsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €27m | 93 | 85 |
| 5 | Gvidas Gineitissimilar↗ | Torino | 22 | €5.0m | 93 | 85 |
| 6 | Lewis Mileysimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 20 | €27m | 93 | 84 |
| 7 | Finn Porathsimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 29 | €800k | 93 | 84 |
| 8 | Alberto Costasimilar↗ | FC Porto | 23 | €17m | 93 | 84 |
| 9 | Alex Scottsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 23 | €53m | 93 | 84 |
| 10 | Hugo Siquetsimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 24 | €4.1m | 92 | 86 |
| 11 | Dariusz Stalmachsimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 21 | €1.6m | 92 | 87 |
| 12 | Leonardo Lopessimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 28 | €2.6m | 92 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nicolás Capaldo
≈ 100% Nicolás Capaldo · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Big chances created /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Nicolás Capaldo · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Nicolás Capaldo · strong: Shots, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Big chances created /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Nicolás Capaldo?
Statistically, Louis Patris (Royale Union Saint-Gilloise) is the closest look-alike to Nicolás Capaldo — 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 Capaldo?
By Doppel's fit score, Louis Patris (Royale Union Saint-Gilloise) is the closest profile to Nicolás Capaldo, with a 87/100 overall match. Jurriën Timber and Jan Schöppner are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Nicolás Capaldo?
Yes. Finn Porath (FC Schalke 04) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 84/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Nicolás Capaldo?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Nicolás Capaldo'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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