Players like Fernando Fonseca
RB/LBAVS - Futebol SAD · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitFernando Fonseca's profile ↗
Fernando Fonseca is a right-back/left-back for AVS - Futebol SAD in the Primeira Liga, with 26 appearances in the 2024/25 season. Players similar to Fonseca include Taha Şahin from Çaykur Rizespor, Jonathan Clauss of Nice, and Aitor Ruibal from Real Betis, all boasting a fit score of 83/100, alongside Hugo Siquet from Cercle Brugge, who has a fit score of 85/100.
About Fernando Fonseca
Fernando Fonseca is a tenacious full-back, excelling in defensive duties with a standout ability to tackle and intercept, placing him in the top 11% of his positional peers. While his attacking contributions are minimal, his durability shines through with no missed games in the last three seasons, showcasing his reliability. Despite being in the bottom half of overall quality, his defensive prowess makes him a solid option on the flanks.
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
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taha Şahinsimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 26 | €3.2m | 89 | 83 |
| 2 | Jonathan Clausssimilar↗ | Nice | 34 | €3.6m | 89 | 83 |
| 3 | Aitor Ruibalsimilar↗ | Real Betis | 30 | €3.9m | 89 | 83 |
| 4 | Hugo Siquetsimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 24 | €4.1m | 89 | 85 |
| 5 | Felix Passlacksimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 28 | €800k | 89 | 84 |
| 6 | Gary Magneesimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 27 | €2.0m | 88 | 86 |
| 7 | Matthias Badersimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 29 | €500k | 88 | 83 |
| 8 | Ki-Jana Hoeversimilar↗ | Stoke City | 24 | €3.3m | 88 | 82 |
| 9 | Ridle Bakusimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 28 | €13m | 88 | 84 |
| 10 | Cherrion Valeriussimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 21 | €600k | 88 | 83 |
| 11 | William Furtadosimilar↗ | Cruzeiro | 31 | €2.7m | 88 | 83 |
| 12 | João Lucassimilar↗ | Juventude | 28 | €1.6m | 87 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Fernando Fonseca
≈ 100% Fernando Fonseca · strong: Accurate crosses, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Fernando Fonseca · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 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?
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