Players like Luan Cândido
CB/LBVitória · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitLuan Cândido's profile ↗
The players most similar to Luan Cândido are Gabriele Calvani, Patrick Nkoa, Adil Demirbağ. Doppel rates Gabriele Calvani (Frosinone) a 83/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Patrick Nkoa scores 83/100 at about €700k. Data as of September 2026.
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Luan Cândido is a robust aerial defender, excelling in aerial duels with an impressive 9th percentile ranking among his peers. Despite currently sitting in the bottom 36% for overall quality, his durability shines through with only five games missed in the last three seasons, making him a reliable presence in defense. While his attacking contributions are limited, his strength in winning headers and defensive solidity make him a valuable asset in set-piece situations.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Shots, Aerial duels won. Availability: 5 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Luan Cândido
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gabriele Calvanisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 22 | €3.7m | 92 | 83 |
| 2 | Patrick Nkoasimilar↗ | Eintracht Braunschweig | 27 | €700k | 91 | 83 |
| 3 | Adil Demirbağsimilar↗ | Konyaspor | 29 | €3.3m | 91 | 81 |
| 4 | Casper Widellsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €1.5m | 91 | 84 |
| 5 | Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €3.6m | 90 | 85 |
| 6 | Anselmo Garcia McNultysimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 23 | €1.4m | 89 | 83 |
| 7 | Michał Heliksimilar↗ | Oxford United | 31 | €1.0m | 89 | 84 |
| 8 | Kacper Potulskisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 19 | €17m | 89 | 82 |
| 9 | Brayan Medinasimilar↗ | Tondela | 24 | €2.7m | 89 | 82 |
| 10 | Caleb Taylorsimilar↗ | Millwall | 23 | €4.6m | 89 | 84 |
| 11 | Filippo Delli Carrisimilar↗ | Monza | 27 | €1.4m | 88 | 81 |
| 12 | Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 24 | €24m | 88 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Luan Cândido
≈ 100% Luan Cândido · strong: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Luan Cândido · strong: Aerial duels won, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Luan Cândido · strong: Aerial duels won, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Luan Cândido?
By Doppel's fit score, Gabriele Calvani (Frosinone) is the closest profile to Luan Cândido, with a 83/100 overall match. Patrick Nkoa and Adil Demirbağ are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Luan Cândido?
Yes. Patrick Nkoa (Eintracht Braunschweig) plays a similar centre back role and rates 83/100 at roughly €700k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Luan Cândido?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Luan Cândido's 2026 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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