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, Bryan Goncalves scores 84/100 at about €500k. Data as of October 2026.
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Nacho Fernández is a seasoned ball-playing centre-back, known for his exceptional ability to maintain possession and create scoring opportunities from the back. Despite currently ranking in the bottom 47% of his positional peers, he excels with his high touches per 90 and ability to create big chances, showcasing his playmaking skills. With only one game missed in the last three seasons, he proves to be a reliable defensive anchor for Real Madrid, contributing to their build-up play while maintaining durability.
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↗ | Wrexham | 23 | €13m | 90 | 83 |
| 3 | Hiroki Itōsimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 27 | €20m | 90 | 83 |
| 4 | Anselmo Garcia McNultysimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 23 | €1.4m | 88 | 84 |
| 5 | Dies Jansesimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 20 | €6.2m | 88 | 84 |
| 6 | Joedrick Pupesimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 29 | €1.3m | 88 | 83 |
| 7 | André Ramalhosimilar↗ | Corinthians | 34 | €800k | 87 | 82 |
| 8 | Bryan Goncalvessimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 30 | €500k | 87 | 84 |
| 9 | Linus Gechtersimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 22 | €3.2m | 87 | 86 |
| 10 | Chris Richardssimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 26 | €25m | 87 | 82 |
| 11 | Casper Widellsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €1.5m | 87 | 83 |
| 12 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 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 closest look-alike to Nacho Fernández?
Statistically, Ronnie Edwards (Queens Park Rangers) is the closest look-alike to Nacho Fernández — a 83/100 profile match (91/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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. Bryan Goncalves (FCV Dender) plays a similar centre back role and rates 84/100 at roughly €500k.
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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