Players like Nuno Tavares
LB/LMLazio · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNuno Tavares's profile ↗
The players most similar to Nuno Tavares are Ian Maatsen, Gabriel Suazo, Nuno Mendes. Doppel rates Ian Maatsen (Aston Villa) a 83/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Vasilios Zagaritis scores 82/100 at about €3.2m. Data as of September 2026.
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Nuno Tavares is a dynamic attacking left-back, thriving as a creative force in the final third. His impressive ability to successfully dribble and create big chances places him in the top 1% of his positional peers, while his precise crossing and key passing further amplify his impact on the game. Though he has missed a notable number of games due to injuries, when fit, he showcases elite playmaking skills that can transform an attack.
Strengths: Successful dribbles, Big chances created, Accurate crosses. Availability: 27 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Nuno Tavares
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ian Maatsensimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 24 | €28m | 94 | 83 |
| 2 | Gabriel Suazosimilar↗ | Toulouse | 29 | €6.6m | 93 | 82 |
| 3 | Nuno Mendessimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 24 | €77m | 93 | 83 |
| 4 | Alexander Prasssimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 25 | €8.7m | 92 | 84 |
| 5 | Alexandro Bernabeisimilar↗ | Internacional | 26 | €7.4m | 92 | 82 |
| 6 | Hugo Buenosimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 24 | €13m | 91 | 82 |
| 7 | Vasilios Zagaritissimilar↗ | Almere City FC | 25 | €3.2m | 90 | 82 |
| 8 | Alfie Doughtysimilar↗ | Luton Town | 27 | €5.2m | 90 | 84 |
| 9 | Valentín Barcosimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 22 | €44m | 90 | 83 |
| 10 | Maximilian Mittelstädtsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 29 | €20m | 90 | 82 |
| 11 | Nicola Zalewskisimilar↗ | Atalanta | 24 | €18m | 90 | 83 |
| 12 | Emran Soglosimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 21 | €800k | 90 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nuno Tavares
≈ 100% Nuno Tavares · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Duels won /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Nuno Tavares · strong: Key passes, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Successful dribbles /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Nuno Tavares · strong: Big chances created, Touches · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nuno Tavares?
By Doppel's fit score, Ian Maatsen (Aston Villa) is the closest profile to Nuno Tavares, with a 83/100 overall match. Gabriel Suazo and Nuno Mendes are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Nuno Tavares?
Yes. Vasilios Zagaritis (Almere City FC) plays a similar left back role and rates 82/100 at roughly €3.2m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Nuno Tavares?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Nuno Tavares's 2025/26 season, then ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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