Players like Nehuén Paz
CBHuracán · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitNehuén Paz's profile ↗
Nehuén Paz is a centre-back for Huracán in the Argentine Liga Profesional, with 28 appearances and 2 goals in 2025. Players similar to Paz include Juhani Pikkarainen from Degerfors IF, who has a fit score of 80/100, and Nicolas Saint-Ruf of Nancy, with a fit score of 78/100. Both players offer comparable defensive capabilities and contribute similarly in their respective leagues.
About Nehuén Paz
Nehuén Paz is an aerially dominant centre-back, excelling in winning duels and clearances, making him a formidable presence in the defensive third. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 29% of his positional peers, his reliability and durability stand out—missing only five games in three seasons. While his tackling and interception metrics are less impressive, his ability to contribute in the air and even score from set pieces highlights his value at both ends of the pitch.
Strengths: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won %, Clearances. Availability: 5 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Nehuén Paz
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Juhani Pikkarainensimilar↗ | Degerfors IF | 28 | €600k | 94 | 80 |
| 2 | Nicolas Saint-Rufsimilar↗ | Nancy | 34 | €200k | 93 | 78 |
| 3 | Nicola Pietrangelisimilar↗ | Südtirol | 26 | €1.2m | 90 | 80 |
| 4 | Nathaniel Phillipssimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 29 | €2.4m | 89 | 79 |
| 5 | Axel Drouhinsimilar↗ | Annecy FC | 26 | €1.2m | 87 | 78 |
| 6 | Matej Maglicasimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 28 | €1.1m | 86 | 79 |
| 7 | Gustavo Henriquesimilar↗ | Corinthians | 33 | €600k | 86 | 81 |
| 8 | Andrea Tiritiellosimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 31 | €400k | 86 | 85 |
| 9 | Henrik Sælebakke Falchenersimilar↗ | Viking FK | 23 | €6.4m | 86 | 81 |
| 10 | Husniddin Aliqulovsimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 27 | €1.2m | 86 | 79 |
| 11 | Ze Vitorsimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 25 | €2.4m | 85 | 79 |
| 12 | Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €3.6m | 85 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nehuén Paz
≈ 100% Nehuén Paz · strong: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Nehuén Paz · strong: Non-penalty goals, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Aerial duels won %, Shots /90
≈ 100% Nehuén Paz · strong: Aerial duels won, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nehuén Paz?
By Doppel's fit score, Juhani Pikkarainen (Degerfors IF) is the closest profile to Nehuén Paz, with a 80/100 overall match. Nicolas Saint-Ruf and Nicola Pietrangeli are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Nehuén Paz?
Yes. Nicolas Saint-Ruf (Nancy) plays a similar centre back role and rates 78/100 at roughly €200k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Nehuén Paz?
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