Players like Marcelino Núñez
CM/CDM/CAMIpswich Town · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMarcelino Núñez's profile ↗
Marcelino Núñez is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Ipswich Town in the Championship, with 38 appearances, 3 goals, and 8 assists in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Núñez include Danel Sinani of FC St. Pauli, who has a fit score of 87/100, and Kevin De Bruyne from Manchester City, with a fit score of 85/100. Both players demonstrate comparable roles and statistical profiles.
About Marcelino Núñez
Marcelino Núñez is a dynamic central midfielder known for his precise long-range passing and ability to dictate play from deep. With a Sofascore rating in the top 26% of his peers, he showcases reliability and creativity, contributing significantly to both build-up and goal-scoring opportunities. His durability is a standout trait, having missed no games in the last three seasons, while his aerial duels could use improvement, typical for a player focused on ball distribution rather than physicality.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Shots, Touches. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Marcelino Núñez
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Danel Sinanisimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 29 | €2.9m | 96 | 87 |
| 2 | Kevin De Bruynesimilar↗ | Manchester City | 35 | €8.3m | 95 | 85 |
| 3 | Farès Chaïbisimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 24 | €15m | 95 | 87 |
| 4 | Mohamed Ihattarensimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €3.2m | 95 | 90 |
| 5 | Younes Tahasimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 24 | €4.2m | 95 | 91 |
| 6 | Thorgan Hazardsimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 33 | €1.8m | 95 | 87 |
| 7 | Marco Richtersimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 29 | €1.6m | 95 | 87 |
| 8 | Haris Hajradinovićsimilar↗ | Kasımpaşa | 32 | €1.3m | 95 | 86 |
| 9 | Jonas Hofmannsimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 34 | €1.6m | 94 | 88 |
| 10 | Adil Aouchichesimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 24 | €3.8m | 94 | 88 |
| 11 | Oliver Batista Meiersimilar↗ | Preußen Münster | 25 | €1.5m | 94 | 87 |
| 12 | İlkay Gündoğansimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 36 | €1.9m | 94 | 87 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Marcelino Núñez
≈ 100% Marcelino Núñez · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Marcelino Núñez · strong: Big chances created, Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Marcelino Núñez · strong: Big chances created, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Marcelino Núñez?
By Doppel's fit score, Danel Sinani (FC St. Pauli) is the closest profile to Marcelino Núñez, with a 87/100 overall match. Kevin De Bruyne and Farès Chaïbi are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Marcelino Núñez?
Yes. Haris Hajradinović (Kasımpaşa) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 86/100 at roughly €1.3m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Marcelino Núñez?
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