Players like Manuel Nieto
STFC Andorra · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitManuel Nieto's profile ↗
Manuel Nieto is a striker for FC Andorra in LaLiga 2, where he has made 32 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 5 goals and 1 assist. Players similar to Nieto include Daniel Maldini from Atalanta, and Federico Viñas of Real Oviedo, both with a fit score of 81/100, as well as Álvaro Rodriguez from Elche, who has a fit score of 83/100.
About Manuel Nieto
Manuel Nieto is a dynamic dribbling forward, showcasing impressive agility and creativity on the ball. Despite a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 24% of his peers, his ability to successfully dribble and generate shots highlights his potential as an attacking threat. With remarkable durability, having missed no games in the last three seasons, he remains a reliable option for FC Andorra. However, his impact in the final third could use improvement, particularly in possession retention.
Strengths: Successful dribbles, Shots, Tackles + interceptions. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Manuel Nieto
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Daniel Maldinisimilar↗ | Atalanta | 25 | €9.6m | 92 | 81 |
| 2 | Federico Viñassimilar↗ | Real Oviedo | 28 | €3.6m | 92 | 81 |
| 3 | Bruny Nsimbasimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 26 | €2.4m | 90 | 79 |
| 4 | Álvaro Rodriguezsimilar↗ | Elche | 22 | €9.1m | 90 | 83 |
| 5 | Igor Thiagosimilar↗ | Brentford | 25 | €68m | 89 | 81 |
| 6 | Denis Drăguşsimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 27 | €1.9m | 89 | 80 |
| 7 | Yussuf Poulsensimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 32 | €900k | 89 | 80 |
| 8 | João Pedrosimilar↗ | Chelsea | 25 | €74m | 89 | 80 |
| 9 | Iván Romerosimilar↗ | Levante UD | 25 | €7.4m | 88 | 79 |
| 10 | Gerard Morenosimilar↗ | Villarreal | 34 | €2.4m | 88 | 82 |
| 11 | Fábio Silvasimilar↗ | Las Palmas | 24 | €21m | 88 | 79 |
| 12 | Nuno Da Costasimilar↗ | Kasımpaşa | 35 | €400k | 87 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Manuel Nieto
≈ 100% Manuel Nieto · strong: Successful dribbles, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Duels won /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Manuel Nieto · strong: Duels won, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Manuel Nieto · strong: Aerial duels won %, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Manuel Nieto?
By Doppel's fit score, Daniel Maldini (Atalanta) is the closest profile to Manuel Nieto, with a 81/100 overall match. Federico Viñas and Bruny Nsimba are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Manuel Nieto?
Yes. Yussuf Poulsen (RB Leipzig) plays a similar striker role and rates 80/100 at roughly €900k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Manuel Nieto?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Manuel Nieto'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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