Players like Juanjo Nieto
RB/CBHuesca · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitJuanjo Nieto's profile ↗
The players most similar to Juanjo Nieto are Mehmet Aydın, João Lucas, Óscar Gil. Doppel rates Mehmet Aydın (Eintracht Braunschweig) a 91/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Daniel Imray scores 86/100 at about €700k. Data as of July 2026.
About Juanjo Nieto
Juanjo Nieto is a dynamic right-back with a strong attacking mindset, excelling in possession recovery in the final third and showcasing impressive dribbling ability. His solid defensive contributions, marked by high tackles and interceptions, underline his effectiveness in disrupting opposition play. At 32, his durability shines through with no games missed in the last three seasons, reinforcing his reliability on the pitch. While aerial duels may not be his forte, his overall quality remains commendable, placing him in the top half of his positional peers.
Strengths: Possession won in att. third, Successful dribbles, Tackles + interceptions. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Juanjo Nieto
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mehmet Aydınsimilar↗ | Eintracht Braunschweig | 24 | €1.5m | 95 | 91 |
| 2 | João Lucassimilar↗ | Juventude | 28 | €1.6m | 94 | 89 |
| 3 | Óscar Gilsimilar↗ | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 28 | €800k | 94 | 87 |
| 4 | Ainsley Maitland-Nilessimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 29 | €11m | 93 | 86 |
| 5 | Cláudio Wincksimilar↗ | Kasımpaşa | 32 | €800k | 93 | 86 |
| 6 | Tiago Mansosimilar↗ | Tondela | 27 | €1.0m | 93 | 89 |
| 7 | Daniel Imraysimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 23 | €700k | 93 | 86 |
| 8 | Ki-Jana Hoeversimilar↗ | Stoke City | 24 | €3.3m | 93 | 88 |
| 9 | Matisse Samoisesimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 25 | €2.4m | 92 | 87 |
| 10 | Brayann Pereirasimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 23 | €1.1m | 92 | 87 |
| 11 | Mithat Palasimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 26 | €2.8m | 92 | 86 |
| 12 | William Furtadosimilar↗ | Cruzeiro | 31 | €2.7m | 92 | 87 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Juanjo Nieto
≈ 100% Juanjo Nieto · strong: Shots, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Successful dribbles /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Juanjo Nieto · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Juanjo Nieto · strong: Possession won in att. third, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Successful dribbles /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Juanjo Nieto?
By Doppel's fit score, Mehmet Aydın (Eintracht Braunschweig) is the closest profile to Juanjo Nieto, with a 91/100 overall match. João Lucas and Óscar Gil are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Juanjo Nieto?
Yes. Daniel Imray (West Bromwich Albion) plays a similar right back role and rates 86/100 at roughly €700k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Juanjo Nieto?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Juanjo Nieto's 2023/24 season, then ranks right backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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