Who should replace Nicolás Meriano?
CBBanfield · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitNicolás Meriano's profile ↗
Nicolás Meriano is a centre-back for Banfield in the Argentine Liga Profesional, with 13 appearances and 889 minutes played in 2026. Players similar to Meriano include Kazunari Kita from Real Sociedad B and Louis Breunig of SSV Jahn Regensburg, both boasting a fit score of 80/100, making them strong candidates for those seeking the best replacement for Meriano.
Best replacements for Nicolás Meriano
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kazunari Kitasimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 21 | €1.8m | 91 | 80 |
| 2 | Louis Breunigsimilar↗ | SSV Jahn Regensburg | 23 | €1.0m | 90 | 80 |
| 3 | Paulo Vitorsimilar↗ | AVS - Futebol SAD | 25 | €500k | 87 | 74 |
| 4 | Benjamin Nelsonsimilar↗ | Leicester City | 22 | €1.6m | 87 | 75 |
| 5 | Yannis Nahounousimilar↗ | Nancy | 22 | €400k | 87 | 76 |
| 6 | Xavi Sintessimilar↗ | Córdoba | 25 | €400k | 86 | 77 |
| 7 | Marco Morenosimilar↗ | Eibar | 25 | €800k | 85 | 76 |
| 8 | Rodri Suárezsimilar↗ | Cultural Leonesa | 24 | €500k | 85 | 78 |
| 9 | Mathis Magninsimilar↗ | Rodez AF | 25 | €1.6m | 85 | 76 |
| 10 | Gustave Akuesonsimilar↗ | Bastia | 31 | €400k | 85 | 75 |
| 11 | Antonio Caracciolosimilar↗ | Pisa | 36 | €800k | 85 | 74 |
| 12 | Siad Gourvillesimilar↗ | US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale | 26 | €800k | 84 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nicolás Meriano
≈ 100% Nicolás Meriano · low reliability
≈ 100% Nicolás Meriano · strong: Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Nicolás Meriano · strong: Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nicolás Meriano?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Kazunari Kita (Real Sociedad B) does the closest job to Nicolás Meriano, at 91/100 on profile. Louis Breunig and Paulo Vitor follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Nicolás Meriano?
Yes — Yannis Nahounou (Nancy) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €400k, a 76/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Nicolás Meriano?
Doppel learns Nicolás Meriano's role profile from his 2026 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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