Players like Nuno Tavares
LB/LMLazio · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNuno Tavares's profile ↗
The players most similar to Nuno Tavares are Anthony Caci, João Cancelo, Kevin Paredes. Doppel rates Anthony Caci (1. FSV Mainz 05) a 84/100 overall match — 88/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Fabian Nürnberger scores 82/100 at about €1.6m. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Nuno Tavares
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anthony Cacisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 27 | €6.8m | 88 | 84 |
| 2 | João Cancelosimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 29 | €8.6m | 90 | 84 |
| 3 | Kevin Paredessimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 20 | €1.9m | 82 | 83 |
| 4 | Óscar Minguezasimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 24 | €19m | 90 | 83 |
| 5 | Germán Valerasimilar↗ | Elche | 23 | €6.2m | 84 | 83 |
| 6 | Hugo Álvarezsimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 21 | €7.8m | 86 | 82 |
| 7 | Sergio Reguilónsimilar↗ | Brentford | 27 | €3.4m | 89 | 82 |
| 8 | Fabian Nürnbergersimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 24 | €1.6m | 89 | 82 |
| 9 | Jude Bellinghamsimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 21 | €123m | 87 | 82 |
| 10 | Theo Hernándezsimilar↗ | AC Milan | 26 | €21m | 88 | 82 |
| 11 | Miro Muheimsimilar↗ | Hamburger SV | 27 | €5.3m | 89 | 82 |
| 12 | Nuno Mendessimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 22 | €77m | 91 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nuno Tavares
≈ 100% Nuno Tavares · strong: xG + xA, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Key passes /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Nuno Tavares · strong: Successful dribbles, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Sofascore rating, Touches /90
≈ 100% Nuno Tavares · strong: Duels won, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nuno Tavares?
By Doppel's fit score, Anthony Caci (1. FSV Mainz 05) is the closest profile to Nuno Tavares, with a 84/100 overall match. João Cancelo and Kevin Paredes are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Nuno Tavares?
Yes. Fabian Nürnberger (Darmstadt 98) plays a similar left back role and rates 82/100 at roughly €1.6m.
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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