Who should replace Unai Núñez?
CB/RBHellas Verona · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitUnai Núñez's profile ↗
Unai Núñez is a centre-back/right-back for Hellas Verona in Serie A, with 17 appearances and 1265 minutes played in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Núñez, Nacho Vidal from Real Oviedo offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 84/100, while Syb Van Ottele from Fortuna Sittard follows closely with a fit score of 83/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kiliann Sildilliasimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 24 | €6.8m | 92 | 81 |
| 2 | Syb Van Ottelesimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €600k | 92 | 83 |
| 3 | Nacho Vidalsimilar↗ | Real Oviedo | 31 | €1.3m | 91 | 84 |
| 4 | Ahmetcan Kaplansimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 23 | €6.5m | 91 | 82 |
| 5 | José Copetesimilar↗ | Valencia | 27 | €4.5m | 90 | 80 |
| 6 | Ben Godfreysimilar↗ | Everton | 28 | €4.7m | 90 | 83 |
| 7 | Anouar El Azzouzisimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €1.6m | 89 | 84 |
| 8 | Emre Cansimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 32 | €3.2m | 89 | 80 |
| 9 | Kellen Fishersimilar↗ | Norwich City | 22 | €2.9m | 88 | 82 |
| 10 | Timothee Pembelesimilar↗ | Le Havre | 24 | €1.7m | 88 | 81 |
| 11 | Yerson Mosquerasimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 25 | €13m | 88 | 80 |
| 12 | Timothy Castagnesimilar↗ | Fulham | 31 | €7.6m | 88 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Unai Núñez
≈ 100% Unai Núñez · strong: Possession won in att. third, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Successful dribbles /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Unai Núñez · strong: Accurate long balls, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Unai Núñez · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Unai Núñez?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Kiliann Sildillia (SC Freiburg) does the closest job to Unai Núñez, at 92/100 on profile. Syb Van Ottele and Nacho Vidal follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Unai Núñez?
Yes — Syb Van Ottele (Fortuna Sittard) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €600k, a 83/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Unai Núñez?
Doppel learns Unai Núñez's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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