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 October 2026.
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Nuno Tavares is a dynamic attacking left-back whose strengths lie in his dribbling and playmaking abilities, making him a vital asset in creating chances from wide areas. With a Sofascore rating in the top 19% of his position, he excels in successful dribbles and accurate crosses, consistently contributing with eight assists this season. While his finishing leaves room for improvement, his ability to influence games from the flanks is undeniable, though his injury history raises concerns about his availability.
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↗ | Sevilla | 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↗ | SC Heerenveen | 25 | €3.2m | 91 | 82 |
| 8 | Alfie Doughtysimilar↗ | Millwall | 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 closest look-alike to Nuno Tavares?
Statistically, Ian Maatsen (Aston Villa) is the closest look-alike to Nuno Tavares — a 83/100 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 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 (SC Heerenveen) 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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