Players like Marcelino Núñez
CM/CDM/CAMIpswich Town · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMarcelino Núñez's profile ↗
The players most similar to Marcelino Núñez are Danel Sinani, Kevin De Bruyne, Farès Chaïbi. Doppel rates Danel Sinani (FC St. Pauli) a 87/100 overall match — 96/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Haris Hajradinović scores 86/100 at about €1.3m. Data as of September 2026.
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Marcelino Núñez is a dynamic ball-playing central midfielder who excels in orchestrating play from deep. Ranking in the top 36% of his positional peers, he showcases elite vision with accurate long balls and contributes significantly to the attack with a solid goal and assist tally. His remarkable durability, missing zero games in the last three seasons, highlights his reliability in the heart of the midfield. While aerial duels are not his strong suit, his ability to dictate the tempo and create chances makes him a valuable asset.
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 · 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?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Marcelino Núñez's 2025/26 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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