Who should replace Alvaro Núñez?
RB/RMCelta Vigo · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAlvaro Núñez's profile ↗
Alvaro Núñez is a right-back/right midfielder for Celta Vigo in La Liga, with 25 appearances and 2 assists in the 2025/26 season. The best replacements for Núñez include Taha Şahin from Çaykur Rizespor, who has a fit score of 85/100, and Julian Ryerson from Borussia Dortmund, also with a fit score of 85/100. Both players offer similar tactical attributes, making them strong candidates for those searching for players similar to Núñez.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taha Şahinsimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 26 | €3.2m | 94 | 85 |
| 2 | Julian Ryersonsimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 29 | €24m | 93 | 85 |
| 3 | Cristian Pavónsimilar↗ | Grêmio | 30 | €1.8m | 93 | 84 |
| 4 | Dodôsimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 28 | €17m | 93 | 84 |
| 5 | Jonathan Clausssimilar↗ | Nice | 34 | €3.6m | 92 | 84 |
| 6 | Martim Fernandessimilar↗ | FC Porto | 20 | €12m | 92 | 84 |
| 7 | Florent Hadergjonajsimilar↗ | Alanyaspor | 32 | €1.9m | 92 | 84 |
| 8 | Sergiño Destsimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 26 | €17m | 92 | 82 |
| 9 | Kieran Trippiersimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 36 | €1.4m | 91 | 85 |
| 10 | Yan Coutosimilar↗ | Como | 24 | €18m | 91 | 86 |
| 11 | Josip Juranovićsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 31 | €2.2m | 91 | 82 |
| 12 | Patrick Ciurriasimilar↗ | Monza | 31 | €1.0m | 91 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Alvaro Núñez
≈ 100% Alvaro Núñez · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Alvaro Núñez · strong: Big chances created, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Alvaro Núñez · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Alvaro Núñez?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Taha Şahin (Çaykur Rizespor) does the closest job to Alvaro Núñez, at 94/100 on profile. Julian Ryerson and Cristian Pavón follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Alvaro Núñez?
Yes — Cristian Pavón (Grêmio) plays a similar right back role at roughly €1.8m, a 84/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Alvaro Núñez?
Doppel learns Alvaro Núñez'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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