Who should replace Nacho Fernández?
CBReal Madrid · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitNacho Fernández's profile ↗
Nacho Fernández is a centre-back for Real Madrid in La Liga, with 29 appearances and 1 assist in the 2023/24 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Nacho, Callum Doyle from Wrexham and Hiroki Itō from FC Bayern München both offer a strong tactical fit, scoring 83/100, making them suitable options for a similar role. Additionally, Ronnie Edwards and Justin Hoogma present viable alternatives with fit scores of 82/100 and 81/100, respectively.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ronnie Edwardssimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 23 | €5.3m | 91 | 83 |
| 2 | Callum Doylesimilar↗ | Wrexham | 23 | €13m | 90 | 83 |
| 3 | Hiroki Itōsimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 27 | €20m | 90 | 83 |
| 4 | Justin Hoogmasimilar↗ | Willem II Tilburg | 28 | €500k | 89 | 81 |
| 5 | Ryan Flamingosimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 24 | €15m | 89 | 81 |
| 6 | Francesco Acerbisimilar↗ | Inter | 38 | €1.9m | 89 | 80 |
| 7 | Simon Gravessimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 27 | €1.4m | 88 | 81 |
| 8 | Matthew Pollocksimilar↗ | Watford | 25 | €2.2m | 88 | 81 |
| 9 | José Marsàsimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 24 | €3.4m | 88 | 81 |
| 10 | Clément Lengletsimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 31 | €4.2m | 88 | 82 |
| 11 | Anselmo Garcia McNultysimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 23 | €1.4m | 88 | 84 |
| 12 | Dies Jansesimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 20 | €6.2m | 88 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nacho Fernández
≈ 100% Nacho Fernández · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Key passes /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Nacho Fernández · strong: Big chances created, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Touches /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Nacho Fernández · strong: Touches, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Key passes /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nacho Fernández?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Ronnie Edwards (Queens Park Rangers) does the closest job to Nacho Fernández, at 91/100 on profile. Callum Doyle and Hiroki Itō follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Nacho Fernández?
Yes — Justin Hoogma (Willem II Tilburg) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €500k, a 81/100 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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