Who should replace Nuno Tavares?
LB/LMLazio · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNuno Tavares's profile ↗
Nuno Tavares is a left-back/left midfielder for Lazio in Serie A, with 23 appearances and 1493 minutes played in the 2025/26 season. The best replacements for Tavares include Ian Maatsen from Aston Villa, who has a fit score of 83/100, and Arthur Masuaku from Beşiktaş JK, with a fit score of 80/100. These players offer similar tactical profiles, making them strong alternatives for those seeking players similar to Tavares.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arthur Masuakusimilar↗ | Beşiktaş JK | 33 | €1.9m | 94 | 80 |
| 2 | Ian Maatsensimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 24 | €28m | 94 | 83 |
| 3 | Gabriel Suazosimilar↗ | Toulouse | 29 | €6.6m | 93 | 82 |
| 4 | Nuno Mendessimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 24 | €77m | 93 | 83 |
| 5 | Alexander Prasssimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 25 | €8.7m | 92 | 84 |
| 6 | Alexandro Bernabeisimilar↗ | Internacional | 26 | €7.4m | 92 | 82 |
| 7 | Neco Williamssimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 25 | €26m | 91 | 81 |
| 8 | Fabiano Parisisimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 26 | €5.5m | 91 | 81 |
| 9 | Hugo Buenosimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 24 | €13m | 91 | 82 |
| 10 | Vasilios Zagaritissimilar↗ | Almere City FC | 25 | €3.2m | 90 | 82 |
| 11 | Luca Netzsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 23 | €7.7m | 90 | 82 |
| 12 | Ferdi Kadıoğlusimilar↗ | Fenerbahçe | 27 | €36m | 90 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nuno Tavares
≈ 100% Nuno Tavares · strong: Sofascore rating, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Successful dribbles /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Nuno Tavares · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Duels won /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Nuno Tavares · strong: Key passes, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Successful dribbles /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nuno Tavares?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Arthur Masuaku (Beşiktaş JK) does the closest job to Nuno Tavares, at 94/100 on profile. Ian Maatsen and Gabriel Suazo follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Nuno Tavares?
Yes — Arthur Masuaku (Beşiktaş JK) plays a similar left back role at roughly €1.9m, a 80/100 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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