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Players like Fernando Fonseca

RB/LBAVS - Futebol SAD · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitFernando Fonseca's profile ↗

The players most similar to Fernando Fonseca are Taha Şahin, Jonathan Clauss, Aitor Ruibal. Doppel rates Taha Şahin (Çaykur Rizespor) a 83/100 overall match — 89/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Matthias Bader scores 83/100 at about €500k. Data as of September 2026.

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About Fernando Fonseca

Fernando Fonseca is a tenacious defensive full-back, excelling in tackles and interceptions, making him a reliable presence in the backline. Despite his lower overall quality rating, his ability to win possession in the attacking third and deliver accurate crosses showcases his value in both defense and transition play. With an impressive durability record, missing no games in three seasons, he offers consistent availability for his team.

Strengths: Tackles + interceptions, Possession won in att. third, Accurate crosses. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.

12 players most similar to Fernando Fonseca

#PlayerClubAgeValueTacticalOverall
1Taha Şahinsimilar↗Çaykur Rizespor26€3.2m8983
2Jonathan Clausssimilar↗Nice34€3.6m8983
3Aitor Ruibalsimilar↗Real Betis30€3.9m8983
4Hugo Siquetsimilar↗Cercle Brugge24€4.1m8985
5Felix Passlacksimilar↗VfL Bochum 184828€800k8984
6Gary Magneesimilar↗Cercle Brugge27€2.0m8886
7Matthias Badersimilar↗Darmstadt 9829€500k8883
8Ki-Jana Hoeversimilar↗Stoke City24€3.3m8882
9Ridle Bakusimilar↗RB Leipzig28€13m8884
10Cherrion Valeriussimilar↗NAC Breda21€600k8883
11William Furtadosimilar↗Cruzeiro31€2.7m8883
12João Lucassimilar↗Juventude28€1.6m8783

* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons

Why these players match Fernando Fonseca

1. Taha ŞahinÇaykur Rizespor83/100

≈ 100% Fernando Fonseca · strong: Accurate crosses, Big chances created · low reliability

Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90, Key passes /90

2. Jonathan ClaussNice83/100

≈ 100% Fernando Fonseca · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · low reliability

Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90

3. Aitor RuibalReal Betis83/100

≈ 100% Fernando Fonseca · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability

Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90

FAQ

Who is the best replacement for Fernando Fonseca?

By Doppel's fit score, Taha Şahin (Çaykur Rizespor) is the closest profile to Fernando Fonseca, with a 83/100 overall match. Jonathan Clauss and Aitor Ruibal are the next best fits.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Fernando Fonseca?

Yes. Matthias Bader (Darmstadt 98) plays a similar right back role and rates 83/100 at roughly €500k.

How does Doppel find players similar to Fernando Fonseca?

Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Fernando Fonseca's 2024/25 season, then ranks right backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.

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