Who should replace Nacho Fernández?
CBReal Madrid · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fit
If a club needs to replace Nacho Fernández, the best-fitting centre backs are Iñigo Martínez, Taylor Harwood-Bellis, Hiroki Itō. Iñigo Martínez (FC Barcelona) matches the role at 90/100 on tactical profile (77/100 overall). A cheaper option: Francesco Acerbi at about €1.9m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Nacho Fernández
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iñigo Martínez | FC Barcelona | 33 | €4.1m | 90 | 77 |
| 2 | Taylor Harwood-Bellis | Southampton | 22 | €22m | 89 | 77 |
| 3 | Hiroki Itō | VfB Stuttgart | 24 | €20m | 88 | 82 |
| 4 | Francesco Acerbi | Inter | 35 | €1.9m | 88 | 78 |
| 5 | Antonio Rüdiger | Real Madrid | 30 | €6.2m | 88 | 76 |
| 6 | Miloš Veljković | SV Werder Bremen | 28 | €2.3m | 88 | 81 |
| 7 | Clément Lenglet | Atlético Madrid | 29 | €4.2m | 88 | 82 |
| 8 | Christoph Klarer | Darmstadt 98 | 23 | €7.2m | 87 | 77 |
| 9 | Levi Colwill | Chelsea | 21 | €55m | 87 | 77 |
| 10 | Tim Siersleben | 1. FC Heidenheim | 24 | €1.9m | 87 | 77 |
| 11 | Tyrone Mings | Aston Villa | 32 | €3.2m | 87 | 77 |
| 12 | Filippo Terracciano | Cremonese | 22 | €4.6m | 86 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nacho Fernández
≈ 100% Nacho Fernández · strong: Touches, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Nacho Fernández · strong: Touches, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Nacho Fernández · strong: Touches, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nacho Fernández?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Iñigo Martínez (FC Barcelona) does the closest job to Nacho Fernández, at 90/100 on profile. Taylor Harwood-Bellis and Hiroki Itō follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Nacho Fernández?
Yes — Francesco Acerbi (Inter) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €1.9m, a 78/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Nacho Fernández?
Doppel learns Nacho Fernández's role profile from his 2023/24 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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