Players like João Nunes
CB/RBCasa Pia · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitJoão Nunes's profile ↗
The players most similar to João Nunes are Leo Cornic, David Hrnčár, Tiago Esgaio. Doppel rates Leo Cornic (Tromsø IL) a 86/100 overall match — 84/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, David Hrnčár scores 85/100 at about €500k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to João Nunes
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leo Cornicsimilar↗ | Tromsø IL | 25 | €900k | 84 | 86 |
| 2 | David Hrnčársimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 29 | €500k | 85 | 85 |
| 3 | Tiago Esgaiosimilar↗ | FC Arouca | 31 | €1.0m | 89 | 84 |
| 4 | Cacásimilar↗ | Corinthians | 27 | €1.5m | 83 | 83 |
| 5 | Odin Luras Bjørtuftsimilar↗ | Bodø/Glimt | 28 | €4.1m | 84 | 83 |
| 6 | Ravil Tagirsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €1.5m | 83 | 83 |
| 7 | Pavel Kadeřábeksimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 34 | €900k | 84 | 82 |
| 8 | Puma Rodríguezsimilar↗ | Vasco da Gama | 29 | €1.5m | 85 | 82 |
| 9 | Anton Tanghesimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 27 | €700k | 83 | 82 |
| 10 | Alessandro Vogliaccosimilar↗ | Parma | 28 | €2.4m | 92 | 82 |
| 11 | Axel Krygersimilar↗ | Kristiansund BK | 29 | €300k | 80 | 81 |
| 12 | Ricard Sánchezsimilar↗ | Granada | 26 | €3.2m | 83 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match João Nunes
≈ 100% João Nunes · strong: xG + xA, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% João Nunes · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% João Nunes · strong: xG + xA, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for João Nunes?
By Doppel's fit score, Leo Cornic (Tromsø IL) is the closest profile to João Nunes, with a 86/100 overall match. David Hrnčár and Tiago Esgaio are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to João Nunes?
Yes. David Hrnčár (FCV Dender) plays a similar centre back role and rates 85/100 at roughly €500k.
How does Doppel find players similar to João Nunes?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from João Nunes's 2023/24 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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