Who should replace Nicolò Savona?
RB/CBNottingham Forest · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNicolò Savona's profile ↗
Nicolò Savona is a right-back/centre-back for Nottingham Forest in the Premier League, aged 23, with a market value of €15m. Players who can replace Savona include David Hrnčár from FCV Dender, with a fit score of 90/100, and Benoit Nyssen of SV Zulte Waregem, who has a fit score of 86/100. Those seeking the best replacement for Savona should consider these options for their tactical fit.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Héctor Bellerínsimilar↗ | Real Betis | 31 | €2.5m | 95 | 85 |
| 2 | David Hrnčársimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 29 | €500k | 94 | 90 |
| 3 | Pol Lirolasimilar↗ | Frosinone | 29 | €1.4m | 93 | 84 |
| 4 | Benoit Nyssensimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 29 | €600k | 93 | 86 |
| 5 | Timothy Weahsimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 26 | €18m | 93 | 85 |
| 6 | Kyriani Sabbesimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 21 | €7.7m | 93 | 89 |
| 7 | Djibril Sidibésimilar↗ | Toulouse | 34 | €1.1m | 92 | 84 |
| 8 | Malo Gustosimilar↗ | Chelsea | 23 | €36m | 92 | 85 |
| 9 | Matheuzinhosimilar↗ | Corinthians | 26 | €8.2m | 92 | 85 |
| 10 | Nahuel Molinasimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 28 | €15m | 92 | 84 |
| 11 | Ricard Sánchezsimilar↗ | Granada | 26 | €3.2m | 92 | 87 |
| 12 | Arthursimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 23 | €7.4m | 92 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nicolò Savona
≈ 100% Nicolò Savona · strong: Key passes, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Nicolò Savona · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Nicolò Savona · strong: Possession won in att. third, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nicolò Savona?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Héctor Bellerín (Real Betis) does the closest job to Nicolò Savona, at 95/100 on profile. David Hrnčár and Pol Lirola follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Nicolò Savona?
Yes — David Hrnčár (FCV Dender) plays a similar right back role at roughly €500k, a 90/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Nicolò Savona?
Doppel learns Nicolò Savona's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks right backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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