Players like Nacho Fernández
CBReal Madrid · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitNacho Fernández's profile ↗
The players most similar to Nacho Fernández are Ronnie Edwards, Callum Doyle, Hiroki Itō. Doppel rates Ronnie Edwards (Queens Park Rangers) a 83/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, André Ramalho scores 82/100 at about €800k. Data as of September 2026.
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Nacho Fernández is a reliable ball-playing centre-back known for his impressive distribution and ability to create big chances from deep. Despite being in the bottom 47% of his positional peers in overall quality, he excels in touches per 90 and big chances created, showcasing his capability to influence play from the back. With only one game missed in the last three seasons, he’s a durable presence in defense, though he may not be as effective in winning possession high up the pitch.
Strengths: Touches, Big chances created. Availability: 1 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Nacho Fernández
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ronnie Edwardssimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 23 | €5.3m | 91 | 83 |
| 2 | Callum Doylesimilar↗ | Norwich City | 23 | €13m | 90 | 83 |
| 3 | Hiroki Itōsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 27 | €20m | 90 | 83 |
| 4 | Clément Lengletsimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 31 | €4.2m | 88 | 82 |
| 5 | Anselmo Garcia McNultysimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 23 | €1.4m | 88 | 84 |
| 6 | Dies Jansesimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 20 | €6.2m | 88 | 84 |
| 7 | Joedrick Pupesimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 29 | €1.3m | 88 | 83 |
| 8 | André Ramalhosimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 34 | €800k | 87 | 82 |
| 9 | Bryan Goncalvessimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 30 | €500k | 87 | 84 |
| 10 | Linus Gechtersimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 22 | €3.2m | 87 | 86 |
| 11 | Chris Richardssimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 26 | €25m | 87 | 82 |
| 12 | Casper Widellsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €1.5m | 87 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nacho Fernández
≈ 100% Nacho Fernández · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Key passes /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Nacho Fernández · strong: Big chances created, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Touches /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Nacho Fernández · strong: Touches, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Key passes /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nacho Fernández?
By Doppel's fit score, Ronnie Edwards (Queens Park Rangers) is the closest profile to Nacho Fernández, with a 83/100 overall match. Callum Doyle and Hiroki Itō are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Nacho Fernández?
Yes. André Ramalho (PSV Eindhoven) plays a similar centre back role and rates 82/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Nacho Fernández?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Nacho Fernández's 2023/24 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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