Players like Nicolás Figal
CBBoca Juniors · 2024 · ranked by tactical + market fitNicolás Figal's profile ↗
The players most similar to Nicolás Figal are Marin Šverko, Albin Demouchy, Michael Venturi. Doppel rates Marin Šverko (Venezia) a 79/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Albin Demouchy scores 80/100 at about €100k. Data as of July 2026.
About Nicolás Figal
Nicolás Figal is a positional ball-playing centre-back known for his ability to distribute the ball accurately over long distances, ranking in the top 23% among his peers. While his Sofascore rating places him in the top 42%, he showcases a reliable presence in defense despite injury concerns limiting his availability. His strengths lie in initiating attacks from the back, though he may need to improve on clearances and defensive contributions to elevate his overall impact.
Strengths: Accurate long balls. Availability: 38 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Nicolás Figal
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marin Šverkosimilar↗ | Venezia | 28 | €1.6m | 93 | 79 |
| 2 | Albin Demouchysimilar↗ | Guingamp | 24 | €100k | 91 | 80 |
| 3 | Michael Venturisimilar↗ | Cosenza | 27 | €300k | 89 | 79 |
| 4 | Matthew Pollocksimilar↗ | Watford | 25 | €2.2m | 85 | 80 |
| 5 | Ümit Akdağsimilar↗ | Alanyaspor | 23 | €6.4m | 84 | 80 |
| 6 | Miguel Nóbregasimilar↗ | Rio Ave | 26 | €400k | 84 | 81 |
| 7 | Aiham Ousousimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 26 | €2.8m | 84 | 80 |
| 8 | Anselmo Garcia McNultysimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 23 | €1.4m | 84 | 81 |
| 9 | Ryan Leonardsimilar↗ | Millwall | 34 | €300k | 83 | 79 |
| 10 | Dies Jansesimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 20 | €6.2m | 83 | 81 |
| 11 | Joedrick Pupesimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 29 | €1.3m | 83 | 80 |
| 12 | André Ramalhosimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 34 | €800k | 83 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nicolás Figal
≈ 100% Nicolás Figal · low reliability
≈ 100% Nicolás Figal · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · medium reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Nicolás Figal · low reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nicolás Figal?
By Doppel's fit score, Marin Šverko (Venezia) is the closest profile to Nicolás Figal, with a 79/100 overall match. Albin Demouchy and Michael Venturi are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Nicolás Figal?
Yes. Albin Demouchy (Guingamp) plays a similar centre back role and rates 80/100 at roughly €100k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Nicolás Figal?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Nicolás Figal's 2024 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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