Players like Nenê
CAM/STJuventude · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitNenê's profile ↗
The players most similar to Nenê are Mohamed Ihattaren, Alan Patrick, Younes Taha. Doppel rates Mohamed Ihattaren (Fortuna Sittard) a 87/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Iago Aspas scores 87/100 at about €1.5m. Data as of October 2026.
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Nenê is a creative playmaker with a keen eye for unlocking defenses, excelling as an attacking midfielder. His top-tier ability to deliver accurate crosses and key passes highlights his vision and precision, making him a vital asset in the final third. At 45 years old, he remains remarkably durable, with no games missed in the last three seasons, showcasing his reliability and experience on the pitch. While aerial duels aren't his strength, his playmaking prowess firmly places him among the top third of his positional peers.
Strengths: Accurate crosses, Key passes, Accurate long balls. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Nenê
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mohamed Ihattarensimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €3.2m | 95 | 87 |
| 2 | Alan Patricksimilar↗ | Internacional | 35 | €2.2m | 94 | 85 |
| 3 | Younes Tahasimilar↗ | FC Twente | 24 | €4.2m | 94 | 84 |
| 4 | Jarne Steuckerssimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 24 | €5.5m | 94 | 88 |
| 5 | Albert Guðmundssonsimilar↗ | Lazio | 29 | €11m | 93 | 84 |
| 6 | Iago Aspassimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 39 | €1.5m | 93 | 87 |
| 7 | Thorgan Hazardsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 33 | €1.8m | 93 | 83 |
| 8 | İlkay Gündoğansimilar↗ | Galatasaray | 36 | €1.9m | 93 | 85 |
| 9 | Andrej Kramarićsimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 35 | €2.7m | 93 | 84 |
| 10 | Romano Schmidsimilar↗ | Frosinone | 26 | €17m | 92 | 84 |
| 11 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 33 | €1.9m | 92 | 84 |
| 12 | Kerem Aktürkoğlusimilar↗ | Fenerbahçe | 28 | €21m | 92 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nenê
≈ 100% Nenê · strong: Accurate crosses, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Nenê · strong: Key passes, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Sofascore rating, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Nenê · strong: Accurate crosses, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Nenê?
Statistically, Mohamed Ihattaren (Fortuna Sittard) is the closest look-alike to Nenê — a 87/100 profile match (95/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Nenê?
By Doppel's fit score, Mohamed Ihattaren (Fortuna Sittard) is the closest profile to Nenê, with a 87/100 overall match. Alan Patrick and Younes Taha are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Nenê?
Yes. Iago Aspas (Celta Vigo) plays a similar attacking midfielder role and rates 87/100 at roughly €1.5m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Nenê?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Nenê's 2025 season, then ranks attacking midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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