Players like Erick Nunes
RMCercle Brugge · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitErick Nunes's profile ↗
The players most similar to Erick Nunes are Costinha, Arthur, Ansgar Knauff. Doppel rates Costinha (Brighton & Hove Albion) a 81/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Matthias Bader scores 79/100 at about €500k. Data as of October 2026.
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Erick Nunes is a tenacious right midfielder, excelling as a defensive-minded disruptor who thrives in winning possession in the attacking third. His impressive metrics in tackles, interceptions, and duels highlight his ability to break up play and regain control, making him a valuable asset in high-pressure situations. While his offensive contributions could improve, his reliability on the pitch—missing only 11 games over the past three seasons—underscores his durability and commitment to the team.
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 | Costinhasimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 26 | €6.4m | 92 | 81 |
| 2 | Arthursimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 23 | €7.4m | 90 | 80 |
| 3 | Ansgar Knauffsimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 24 | €16m | 90 | 83 |
| 4 | Vandersonsimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 25 | €17m | 90 | 80 |
| 5 | Matthias Badersimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 29 | €500k | 89 | 79 |
| 6 | Tanguy Coulibalysimilar↗ | Samsunspor | 25 | €1.3m | 89 | 84 |
| 7 | Jack Harrisonsimilar↗ | New England Revolution | 30 | €7.0m | 88 | 81 |
| 8 | Alexis Saelemaekerssimilar↗ | AC Milan | 27 | €21m | 88 | 79 |
| 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↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 26 | €6.5m | 86 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Erick Nunes
≈ 100% Erick Nunes · strong: Duels won, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 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
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Erick Nunes?
Statistically, Costinha (Brighton & Hove Albion) is the closest look-alike to Erick Nunes — a 81/100 profile match (92/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Erick Nunes?
By Doppel's fit score, Costinha (Brighton & Hove Albion) is the closest profile to Erick Nunes, with a 81/100 overall match. Arthur and Ansgar Knauff 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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