Players like Santiago Núñez
CBEstudiantes de La Plata · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitSantiago Núñez's profile ↗
The players most similar to Santiago Núñez are Aleksandar Vukotić, Husniddin Aliqulov, Caleb Taylor. Doppel rates Aleksandar Vukotić (Darmstadt 98) a 78/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Aleksandar Vukotić scores 78/100 at about €800k. Data as of July 2026.
About Santiago Núñez
Santiago Núñez is a robust, ball-winning centre-back, excelling in tackles and interceptions, making him a defensive anchor for Estudiantes de La Plata. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 19% of his positional peers, his aerial prowess and clearance ability further highlight his reliability in the backline. Durability is a standout trait, as he has missed no games in the last three seasons, showcasing his dependability. While his passing in the final third may not be his forte, his defensive contributions make him a key asset.
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions, Clearances, Sofascore rating. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Santiago Núñez
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aleksandar Vukotićsimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 31 | €800k | 94 | 78 |
| 2 | Husniddin Aliqulovsimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 27 | €1.2m | 88 | 80 |
| 3 | Caleb Taylorsimilar↗ | Millwall | 23 | €4.6m | 87 | 85 |
| 4 | Ze Vitorsimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 25 | €2.4m | 86 | 80 |
| 5 | Mark McGuinnesssimilar↗ | Luton Town | 25 | €6.7m | 85 | 80 |
| 6 | Nobel Mendysimilar↗ | Rayo Vallecano | 22 | €7.7m | 85 | 78 |
| 7 | Alberto Dossenasimilar↗ | Cagliari | 28 | €5.6m | 84 | 79 |
| 8 | Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 24 | €24m | 84 | 81 |
| 9 | Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €3.6m | 84 | 83 |
| 10 | Radu Drăguşinsimilar↗ | Genoa | 24 | €15m | 83 | 78 |
| 11 | Leo Greimlsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 25 | €800k | 83 | 79 |
| 12 | Kike Salassimilar↗ | Sevilla | 24 | €15m | 82 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Santiago Núñez
≈ 100% Santiago Núñez · strong: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Santiago Núñez · strong: Shots, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Santiago Núñez · strong: Aerial duels won, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Shots /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Santiago Núñez?
By Doppel's fit score, Aleksandar Vukotić (Darmstadt 98) is the closest profile to Santiago Núñez, with a 78/100 overall match. Husniddin Aliqulov and Caleb Taylor are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Santiago Núñez?
Yes. Aleksandar Vukotić (Darmstadt 98) plays a similar centre back role and rates 78/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Santiago Núñez?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Santiago Núñez's 2026 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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