Players like Erick Nunes
RMCercle Brugge · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitErick Nunes's profile ↗
The players most similar to Erick Nunes are Arthur, Ansgar Knauff, Vanderson. Doppel rates Arthur (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) a 78/100 overall match — 90/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Matthias Bader scores 79/100 at about €500k. Data as of September 2026.
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Erick Nunes is a tenacious right midfielder known for his aggressive pressing and ability to win possession in the attacking third. Despite a Sofascore rating in the bottom 22% of his positional peers, he excels in tackles and interceptions, showcasing his defensive prowess and work rate. With just 11 games missed over the last three seasons, Nunes proves to be a reliable asset, though he could improve his offensive contributions, particularly in finishing and long-range passing.
Strengths: Possession won in att. third, Tackles + interceptions, Duels won. Availability: 11 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Erick Nunes
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arthursimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 23 | €7.4m | 90 | 78 |
| 2 | Ansgar Knauffsimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 24 | €16m | 90 | 83 |
| 3 | Vandersonsimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 25 | €17m | 90 | 80 |
| 4 | Matthias Badersimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 29 | €500k | 89 | 79 |
| 5 | Tanguy Coulibalysimilar↗ | Montpellier | 25 | €1.3m | 89 | 84 |
| 6 | Jack Harrisonsimilar↗ | Everton | 30 | €7.0m | 88 | 81 |
| 7 | Alexis Saelemaekerssimilar↗ | AC Milan | 27 | €21m | 88 | 79 |
| 8 | Lorenz Assignonsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 26 | €8.7m | 88 | 78 |
| 9 | Ilias Akhomachsimilar↗ | Villarreal | 22 | €11m | 87 | 83 |
| 10 | Tyrese Noslinsimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 24 | €800k | 87 | 79 |
| 11 | Roger Fernandessimilar↗ | Sporting Braga | 21 | €19m | 87 | 82 |
| 12 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 26 | €6.5m | 86 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Erick Nunes
≈ 100% Erick Nunes · strong: Aerial duels won %, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Possession won in att. third /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Erick Nunes · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Erick Nunes · strong: Accurate long balls, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Touches /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Erick Nunes?
By Doppel's fit score, Arthur (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) is the closest profile to Erick Nunes, with a 78/100 overall match. Ansgar Knauff and Vanderson are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Erick Nunes?
Yes. Matthias Bader (Darmstadt 98) plays a similar right midfielder role and rates 79/100 at roughly €500k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Erick Nunes?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Erick Nunes's 2024/25 season, then ranks right midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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