Players like Carlos Romero
LBVillarreal B U23 · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitCarlos Romero's profile ↗
The players most similar to Carlos Romero are Rayan Aït-Nouri, Niels Nkounkou, Neco Williams. Doppel rates Rayan Aït-Nouri (Wolverhampton) a 85/100 overall match — 96/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Niels Nkounkou scores 86/100 at about €2.8m. Data as of September 2026.
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Carlos Romero is an attacking left-back known for his exceptional ability to contribute to the score sheet, evidenced by his remarkable finishing and goal-scoring prowess, placing him in the top 2% of his peers. With a Sofascore rating in the top 24%, he showcases a blend of skill and reliability, having missed no games in three seasons. While his aerial duels could improve, his successful dribbles and offensive output make him a dynamic threat down the flank, perfect for teams looking to enhance their attacking play from the back.
Strengths: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Successful dribbles. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Carlos Romero
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rayan Aït-Nourisimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 25 | €39m | 96 | 85 |
| 2 | Niels Nkounkousimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 26 | €2.8m | 95 | 86 |
| 3 | Neco Williamssimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 25 | €26m | 93 | 83 |
| 4 | Mats Rotssimilar↗ | FC Twente | 20 | €11m | 93 | 87 |
| 5 | Hennes Behrenssimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 21 | €5.2m | 92 | 83 |
| 6 | Nazinhosimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 23 | €6.6m | 92 | 87 |
| 7 | Jordan Zemurasimilar↗ | Udinese | 27 | €4.5m | 92 | 83 |
| 8 | Alfie Doughtysimilar↗ | Luton Town | 27 | €5.2m | 92 | 86 |
| 9 | Christopher Operisimilar↗ | Le Havre | 29 | €3.7m | 91 | 86 |
| 10 | Fabiano Parisisimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 26 | €5.5m | 91 | 82 |
| 11 | Alfonso Pedrazasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 30 | €2.4m | 91 | 82 |
| 12 | Ososimilar↗ | Sevilla | 23 | €11m | 91 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Carlos Romero
≈ 100% Carlos Romero · strong: Possession won in att. third, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Successful dribbles /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Carlos Romero · strong: Successful dribbles, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Carlos Romero · strong: Shots, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Carlos Romero?
By Doppel's fit score, Rayan Aït-Nouri (Wolverhampton) is the closest profile to Carlos Romero, with a 85/100 overall match. Niels Nkounkou and Neco Williams are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Carlos Romero?
Yes. Niels Nkounkou (Eintracht Frankfurt) plays a similar left back role and rates 86/100 at roughly €2.8m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Carlos Romero?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Carlos Romero's 2025/26 season, then ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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