Who should replace Nuno Tavares?
LB/LMLazio · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNuno Tavares's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Nuno Tavares, the best-fitting left backs are Ian Maatsen, Gabriel Suazo, Nuno Mendes. Ian Maatsen (Aston Villa) matches the role at 92/100 on tactical profile (81/100 overall). A cheaper option: Fabian Nürnberger at about €1.6m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Nuno Tavares
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ian Maatsensimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 23 | €28m | 92 | 81 |
| 2 | Gabriel Suazosimilar↗ | Toulouse | 26 | €6.6m | 91 | 80 |
| 3 | Nuno Mendessimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 22 | €77m | 91 | 82 |
| 4 | Óscar Minguezasimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 24 | €19m | 90 | 83 |
| 5 | João Cancelosimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 29 | €8.6m | 90 | 84 |
| 6 | Miro Muheimsimilar↗ | Hamburger SV | 27 | €5.3m | 89 | 82 |
| 7 | Fabian Nürnbergersimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 24 | €1.6m | 89 | 82 |
| 8 | Sergio Reguilónsimilar↗ | Brentford | 27 | €3.4m | 89 | 82 |
| 9 | Alexander Prasssimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 23 | €8.7m | 89 | 81 |
| 10 | Neco Williamssimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 24 | €26m | 88 | 77 |
| 11 | Alphonso Daviessimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 23 | €39m | 88 | 76 |
| 12 | Anthony Cacisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 27 | €6.8m | 88 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nuno Tavares
≈ 100% Nuno Tavares · strong: Successful dribbles, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Duels won /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Nuno Tavares · strong: Successful dribbles, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Nuno Tavares · strong: Sofascore rating, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Big chances created /90, Touches /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nuno Tavares?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Ian Maatsen (Aston Villa) does the closest job to Nuno Tavares, at 92/100 on profile. Gabriel Suazo and Nuno Mendes follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Nuno Tavares?
Yes — Fabian Nürnberger (Darmstadt 98) plays a similar left back role at roughly €1.6m, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Nuno Tavares?
Doppel learns Nuno Tavares's role profile from his 2025/26 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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