Players like Nahuel Tenaglia
CB/RBDeportivo Alavés · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNahuel Tenaglia's profile ↗
The players most similar to Nahuel Tenaglia are Emmanuel Kakou, Ozan Kabak, Dominik Kohr. Doppel rates Emmanuel Kakou (Cercle Brugge) a 84/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Dominik Kohr scores 83/100 at about €1.9m. Data as of October 2026.
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Nahuel Tenaglia is a robust defensive cornerstone, excelling as a centre-back or right-back with a relentless work rate and tenacious tackling. With a Sofascore rating in the bottom 43% of his peers, he may not be elite, but his top-tier metrics in clearances and duels highlight his reliability in defensive situations. Durability is a major asset, having missed only two games in three seasons, making him a dependable presence in any backline.
Strengths: Clearances, Tackles + interceptions, Shots. Availability: 2 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Nahuel Tenaglia
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emmanuel Kakousimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 21 | €2.2m | 94 | 84 |
| 2 | Ozan Kabaksimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 26 | €15m | 92 | 83 |
| 3 | Dominik Kohrsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 32 | €1.9m | 92 | 83 |
| 4 | Arnau Martínezsimilar↗ | Valencia | 23 | €11m | 91 | 83 |
| 5 | Ismaelo Ganiousimilar↗ | RC Lens | 21 | €19m | 91 | 82 |
| 6 | Abdelhamid Ait Boudlalsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 20 | €13m | 90 | 83 |
| 7 | Dinis Pintosimilar↗ | Moreirense | 26 | €3.3m | 90 | 84 |
| 8 | Jimmy Dunnesimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 29 | €4.8m | 89 | 82 |
| 9 | Rio Hillensimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 89 | 82 |
| 10 | Terry Devlinsimilar↗ | Portsmouth | 23 | €3.9m | 89 | 83 |
| 11 | Danny da Costasimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 33 | €1.1m | 89 | 83 |
| 12 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 88 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nahuel Tenaglia
≈ 100% Nahuel Tenaglia · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Nahuel Tenaglia · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Nahuel Tenaglia · strong: Accurate long balls, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Nahuel Tenaglia?
Statistically, Emmanuel Kakou (Cercle Brugge) is the closest look-alike to Nahuel Tenaglia — a 84/100 profile match (94/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Nahuel Tenaglia?
By Doppel's fit score, Emmanuel Kakou (Cercle Brugge) is the closest profile to Nahuel Tenaglia, with a 84/100 overall match. Ozan Kabak and Dominik Kohr are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Nahuel Tenaglia?
Yes. Dominik Kohr (1. FSV Mainz 05) plays a similar centre back role and rates 83/100 at roughly €1.9m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Nahuel Tenaglia?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Nahuel Tenaglia's 2025/26 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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