Players like Unai Núñez
CB/RBHellas Verona · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitUnai Núñez's profile ↗
The players most similar to Unai Núñez are Kiliann Sildillia, Syb Van Ottele, Nacho Vidal. Doppel rates Kiliann Sildillia (SC Freiburg) a 81/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Syb Van Ottele scores 83/100 at about €600k. Data as of September 2026.
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Unai Núñez is a commanding, defensive stalwart, excelling as a ball-playing centre-back with a strong aerial presence. His Sofascore rating places him in the top 48% among his peers, underlining his overall quality. With elite metrics in duels and interceptions, he is a reliable force in defense, showcasing remarkable durability by missing only four games in the last three seasons. While his crossing may not be a key asset, his ability to deliver accurate long balls makes him an asset in transitioning play.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Duels won, Aerial duels won. Availability: 4 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Unai Núñez
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kiliann Sildilliasimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 24 | €6.8m | 92 | 81 |
| 2 | Syb Van Ottelesimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €600k | 92 | 83 |
| 3 | Nacho Vidalsimilar↗ | Real Oviedo | 31 | €1.3m | 91 | 84 |
| 4 | Ahmetcan Kaplansimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 23 | €6.5m | 91 | 82 |
| 5 | Ben Godfreysimilar↗ | Everton | 28 | €4.7m | 90 | 83 |
| 6 | Anouar El Azzouzisimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €1.6m | 89 | 84 |
| 7 | Kellen Fishersimilar↗ | Norwich City | 22 | €2.9m | 88 | 82 |
| 8 | Rio Hillensimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 88 | 81 |
| 9 | Marios Vrousaisimilar↗ | Rio Ave | 28 | €3.1m | 87 | 82 |
| 10 | Olivier Aertssensimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 22 | €600k | 87 | 82 |
| 11 | Arnau Martínezsimilar↗ | Girona FC | 23 | €11m | 87 | 82 |
| 12 | Danny da Costasimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 33 | €1.1m | 87 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Unai Núñez
≈ 100% Unai Núñez · strong: Possession won in att. third, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Successful dribbles /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Unai Núñez · strong: Accurate long balls, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Unai Núñez · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Unai Núñez?
By Doppel's fit score, Kiliann Sildillia (SC Freiburg) is the closest profile to Unai Núñez, with a 81/100 overall match. Syb Van Ottele and Nacho Vidal are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Unai Núñez?
Yes. Syb Van Ottele (Fortuna Sittard) plays a similar centre back role and rates 83/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Unai Núñez?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Unai Núñez's 2025/26 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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