Players like Nani
LWAdana Demirspor · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitNani's profile ↗
Nani is a left winger for Adana Demirspor in the Turkish Super Lig, with 28 appearances in the 2023/24 season, contributing 4 goals and 2 assists. Players similar to Nani include Barış Alper Yılmaz from Galatasaray, who has a fit score of 80/100, and Igor Paixão from Feyenoord, with a fit score of 81/100. Other notable comparisons are Başar Önal of NEC Nijmegen and Shunsuke Mito from Sparta Rotterdam, both also fitting well into a similar role.
About Nani
Nani is a seasoned left winger with a knack for finishing, exemplifying the role of a penalty-box poacher. Despite being in the twilight of his career, he remains a reliable goal-scorer, sitting in the top 14% for non-penalty goals per 90 minutes and showcasing impressive aerial ability. With 28 appearances this season and minimal missed games, his durability adds to his value, although he currently ranks in the bottom 44% of his positional peers overall.
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals, Aerial duels won.
12 players most similar to Nani
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barış Alper Yılmazsimilar↗ | Galatasaray | 26 | €32m | 93 | 80 |
| 2 | Igor Paixãosimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 26 | €33m | 91 | 81 |
| 3 | Başar Önalsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 22 | €7.7m | 91 | 81 |
| 4 | Shunsuke Mitosimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 24 | €2.1m | 89 | 80 |
| 5 | Mohamed Amourasimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 26 | €22m | 89 | 81 |
| 6 | Gabriel Martinellisimilar↗ | Arsenal | 25 | €42m | 89 | 83 |
| 7 | Jacob Bruun Larsensimilar↗ | Burnley | 28 | €4.4m | 89 | 80 |
| 8 | Bazoumana Tourésimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 20 | €39m | 88 | 80 |
| 9 | Zuriko Davitashvilisimilar↗ | Saint-Étienne | 25 | €12m | 87 | 81 |
| 10 | Álex Berenguersimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 31 | €4.1m | 87 | 81 |
| 11 | Sofiane Diopsimilar↗ | Nice | 26 | €14m | 87 | 81 |
| 12 | Ansu Fatisimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 24 | €16m | 87 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nani
≈ 100% Nani · strong: Aerial duels won, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Nani · strong: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Nani · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Big chances created /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nani?
By Doppel's fit score, Barış Alper Yılmaz (Galatasaray) is the closest profile to Nani, with a 80/100 overall match. Igor Paixão and Başar Önal are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Nani?
Yes. Shunsuke Mito (Sparta Rotterdam) plays a similar left winger role and rates 80/100 at roughly €2.1m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Nani?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Nani's 2023/24 season, then ranks left wingers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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