Players like Fernando Niño
STBurgos Club de Fútbol · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitFernando Niño's profile ↗
The players most similar to Fernando Niño are Issa Soumaré, Thijs Dallinga, Makhtar Gueye. Doppel rates Issa Soumaré (Le Havre) a 83/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Makhtar Gueye scores 82/100 at about €1.8m. Data as of September 2026.
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Fernando Niño is a robust, aerially dominant striker who excels in physical duels and defensive contributions, making him a valuable asset in both attacking and pressing phases. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 38% of his peers, his strength in aerial duels and tackling showcases his all-around game. Durability is a significant plus, as he has missed no games in the last three seasons, highlighting his reliability on the pitch. While he may not be a prolific shooter, his ability to impact the game in other areas is undeniable.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Clearances, Duels won. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Fernando Niño
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Issa Soumarésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 26 | €8.4m | 92 | 83 |
| 2 | Thijs Dallingasimilar↗ | Toulouse | 26 | €9.8m | 92 | 84 |
| 3 | Makhtar Gueyesimilar↗ | RWDM Brussels | 29 | €1.8m | 90 | 82 |
| 4 | Kyle Josephsimilar↗ | Hull City | 25 | €5.8m | 90 | 79 |
| 5 | Bruny Nsimbasimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 26 | €2.4m | 90 | 79 |
| 6 | Igor Thiagosimilar↗ | Brentford | 25 | €68m | 90 | 81 |
| 7 | Cyle Larinsimilar↗ | Mallorca | 31 | €2.6m | 89 | 79 |
| 8 | Kevin Schadesimilar↗ | Brentford | 25 | €36m | 89 | 80 |
| 9 | Jorge Pascualsimilar↗ | Villarreal B U23 | 23 | €1.7m | 89 | 79 |
| 10 | Yadaly Diabysimilar↗ | Grenoble Foot 38 | 26 | €1.2m | 89 | 79 |
| 11 | Álvaro Moratasimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 34 | €6.2m | 89 | 80 |
| 12 | Moussa Soumanosimilar↗ | Ajaccio | 21 | €800k | 89 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Fernando Niño
≈ 100% Fernando Niño · strong: Aerial duels won %, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Fernando Niño · strong: Aerial duels won %, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Possession won in att. third /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Fernando Niño · strong: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Fernando Niño?
By Doppel's fit score, Issa Soumaré (Le Havre) is the closest profile to Fernando Niño, with a 83/100 overall match. Thijs Dallinga and Makhtar Gueye are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Fernando Niño?
Yes. Makhtar Gueye (RWDM Brussels) plays a similar striker role and rates 82/100 at roughly €1.8m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Fernando Niño?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Fernando Niño's 2025/26 season, then ranks strikers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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