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 October 2026.
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Luan Cândido is a robust aerial presence, excelling as a dual-role centre-back and left-back with a strong focus on defensive solidity. His elite aerial duel success (top 9%) and impressive shot frequency (top 13%) highlight his ability to dominate in the air and contribute offensively when needed. With only five games missed in the last three seasons, he’s a durable and reliable option for any side, though his crossing and dribbling metrics suggest room for improvement in build-up play.
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↗ | Stade Rennais | 24 | €24m | 88 | 83 |
* 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 closest look-alike to Luan Cândido?
Statistically, Gabriele Calvani (Frosinone) is the closest look-alike to Luan Cândido — a 83/100 profile match (92/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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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