Who should replace Fabian Nürnberger?
LB/LMDarmstadt 98 · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitFabian Nürnberger's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Fabian Nürnberger, the best-fitting left backs are Alfie Doughty, Anthony Caci, Christopher Operi. Alfie Doughty (Luton Town) matches the role at 95/100 on tactical profile (86/100 overall). A cheaper option: Thomas Lemar at about €1.9m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Fabian Nürnberger
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alfie Doughtysimilar↗ | Luton Town | 24 | €5.2m | 95 | 86 |
| 2 | Anthony Cacisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 27 | €6.8m | 93 | 87 |
| 3 | Christopher Operisimilar↗ | Le Havre | 26 | €3.7m | 92 | 85 |
| 4 | Thomas Lemarsimilar↗ | Girona FC | 30 | €1.9m | 92 | 82 |
| 5 | Rayan Aït-Nourisimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 23 | €39m | 92 | 81 |
| 6 | Theo Hernándezsimilar↗ | AC Milan | 26 | €21m | 92 | 84 |
| 7 | Nuno Mendessimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 22 | €77m | 92 | 82 |
| 8 | João Cancelosimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 29 | €8.6m | 91 | 85 |
| 9 | Nicola Zalewskisimilar↗ | Atalanta | 23 | €18m | 91 | 84 |
| 10 | Davide Zappacostasimilar↗ | Atalanta | 33 | €3.8m | 91 | 81 |
| 11 | Neco Williamssimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 24 | €26m | 91 | 78 |
| 12 | Germán Valerasimilar↗ | Elche | 23 | €6.2m | 91 | 87 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Fabian Nürnberger
≈ 100% Fabian Nürnberger · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Fabian Nürnberger · strong: xG + xA, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Key passes /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Fabian Nürnberger · strong: Accurate crosses, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Fabian Nürnberger?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Alfie Doughty (Luton Town) does the closest job to Fabian Nürnberger, at 95/100 on profile. Anthony Caci and Christopher Operi follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Fabian Nürnberger?
Yes — Thomas Lemar (Girona FC) plays a similar left back role at roughly €1.9m, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Fabian Nürnberger?
Doppel learns Fabian Nürnberger's role profile from his 2023/24 season and ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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