Players like Luan Cândido
CB/LBVitória · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitLuan Cândido's profile ↗
Luan Cândido is a centre-back/left-back for Vitória in the Brazilian Serie A, with 13 appearances and 2 assists in 2026. Players similar to Luan Cândido include Gabriele Calvani from Frosinone, who has a fit score of 83/100, and Patrick Nkoa of Eintracht Braunschweig, also with a fit score of 83/100. Both players offer comparable roles and statistical profiles.
About Luan Cândido
Luan Cândido is a robust aerial defender, excelling in winning duels and providing a physical presence at the back. Despite a Sofascore rating in the bottom 44% of his peers, his impressive aerial duel success (top 9%) and ability to contribute to offensive play with shots (top 13%) showcase his potential. With only five games missed over the last three seasons, his durability adds to his reliability as a defensive asset for Vitória.
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 · data: Sofascore, 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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