Players like Néstor Breitenbruch
CB/RBAldosivi · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitNéstor Breitenbruch's profile ↗
The players most similar to Néstor Breitenbruch are Gabriele Calvani, Javier Moreno, Josue Escartin. Doppel rates Gabriele Calvani (Frosinone) a 84/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Javier Moreno scores 81/100 at about €200k. Data as of October 2026.
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Néstor Breitenbruch is a robust aerial defender, excelling in winning duels and commanding his defensive third with authority. With a top 48% Sofascore rating among his peers, he demonstrates solid reliability, particularly in aerial challenges and distributing long balls effectively. However, his injury history raises concerns about durability, having missed a significant number of games in recent seasons, which could impact his availability for crucial matches.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won, Accurate long balls. Availability: 39 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Néstor Breitenbruch
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gabriele Calvanisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 22 | €3.7m | 93 | 84 |
| 2 | Javier Morenosimilar↗ | Albacete Balompié | 26 | €200k | 92 | 81 |
| 3 | Josue Escartinsimilar↗ | Red Star FC | 23 | €300k | 91 | 81 |
| 4 | Mark McGuinnesssimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 25 | €6.7m | 90 | 81 |
| 5 | Andrea Tiritiellosimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 31 | €400k | 88 | 85 |
| 6 | Adil Demirbağsimilar↗ | Konyaspor | 29 | €3.3m | 88 | 80 |
| 7 | Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €3.6m | 88 | 83 |
| 8 | Brayan Medinasimilar↗ | Tondela | 24 | €2.7m | 88 | 81 |
| 9 | Leandro Cabrerasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 35 | €900k | 88 | 81 |
| 10 | Rodrigo Guthsimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 26 | €1.3m | 88 | 81 |
| 11 | Casper Widellsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €1.5m | 88 | 82 |
| 12 | Wagner Leonardosimilar↗ | Grêmio | 27 | €3.3m | 88 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Néstor Breitenbruch
≈ 100% Néstor Breitenbruch · strong: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Néstor Breitenbruch · strong: Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Néstor Breitenbruch · medium reliability
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Néstor Breitenbruch?
Statistically, Gabriele Calvani (Frosinone) is the closest look-alike to Néstor Breitenbruch — a 84/100 profile match (93/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Néstor Breitenbruch?
By Doppel's fit score, Gabriele Calvani (Frosinone) is the closest profile to Néstor Breitenbruch, with a 84/100 overall match. Javier Moreno and Josue Escartin are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Néstor Breitenbruch?
Yes. Javier Moreno (Albacete Balompié) plays a similar centre back role and rates 81/100 at roughly €200k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Néstor Breitenbruch?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Néstor Breitenbruch's 2025 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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