Players like Nicolás Fernández
CM/CDM/CAMGodoy Cruz · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitNicolás Fernández's profile ↗
The players most similar to Nicolás Fernández are Yassin Oukili, Mehdi Léris, Lewis Miley. Doppel rates Yassin Oukili (RKC Waalwijk) a 77/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Yassin Oukili scores 77/100 at about €700k. Data as of July 2026.
About Nicolás Fernández
Nicolás Fernández is a tenacious defensive midfielder, excelling in aerial duels and clearances, showcasing his ability to dominate the midfield and disrupt opposition play. With an impressive Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 46% of his peers, he brings solid defensive attributes, particularly in duels and aerial battles. His durability is a major asset, having missed no games in the last three seasons, making him a reliable presence in the squad. However, his attacking contributions could use improvement to enhance his overall impact.
Strengths: Aerial duels won, Clearances, Aerial duels won %. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Nicolás Fernández
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yassin Oukilisimilar↗ | RKC Waalwijk | 25 | €700k | 91 | 77 |
| 2 | Mehdi Lérissimilar↗ | Pisa | 28 | €1.9m | 91 | 77 |
| 3 | Lewis Mileysimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 20 | €27m | 90 | 78 |
| 4 | Mats Pannewigsimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 22 | €2.9m | 90 | 79 |
| 5 | Finn Porathsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 29 | €800k | 90 | 77 |
| 6 | Gvidas Gineitissimilar↗ | Torino | 22 | €5.0m | 89 | 77 |
| 7 | Alex Scottsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 23 | €53m | 88 | 77 |
| 8 | Daniel Requenasimilar↗ | Córdoba | 22 | €1.0m | 88 | 80 |
| 9 | Thiago Ojedasimilar↗ | Cultural Leonesa | 23 | €600k | 86 | 78 |
| 10 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 21 | €76m | 86 | 79 |
| 11 | Giacomo Olzersimilar↗ | Pescara | 25 | €600k | 86 | 77 |
| 12 | Adrian Becksimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 29 | €1.5m | 86 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nicolás Fernández
≈ 100% Nicolás Fernández · strong: Aerial duels won %, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Clearances /90
≈ 100% Nicolás Fernández · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Nicolás Fernández · strong: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90, Touches /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nicolás Fernández?
By Doppel's fit score, Yassin Oukili (RKC Waalwijk) is the closest profile to Nicolás Fernández, with a 77/100 overall match. Mehdi Léris and Lewis Miley are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Nicolás Fernández?
Yes. Yassin Oukili (RKC Waalwijk) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 77/100 at roughly €700k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Nicolás Fernández?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Nicolás Fernández's 2025 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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