Players like Adrián Niño
STMálaga CF · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAdrián Niño's profile ↗
The players most similar to Adrián Niño are Kaio Jorge, Josh Sargent, Artem Dovbyk. Doppel rates Kaio Jorge (Cruzeiro) a 81/100 overall match — 90/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Stiven Shpendi scores 80/100 at about €4.2m. Data as of July 2026.
About Adrián Niño
Adrián Niño is a dynamic penalty-box poacher, showcasing a keen eye for goal with an impressive non-penalty scoring rate that places him in the top 7% among peers. His ability to generate shots and create big chances reflects a natural instinct for finding opportunities, making him a reliable offensive threat. With exceptional durability, having missed no games in the last three seasons, Niño is a consistent presence for Málaga CF, ready to capitalize on every scoring opportunity.
Strengths: Non-penalty goals, Shots, Big chances created. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Adrián Niño
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kaio Jorgesimilar↗ | Cruzeiro | 24 | €24m | 90 | 81 |
| 2 | Josh Sargentsimilar↗ | Norwich City | 26 | €15m | 90 | 79 |
| 3 | Artem Dovbyksimilar↗ | Girona FC | 29 | €14m | 89 | 83 |
| 4 | Noel Futkeusimilar↗ | SpVgg Greuther Fürth | 24 | €7.3m | 89 | 80 |
| 5 | Samu Aghehowasimilar↗ | FC Porto | 22 | €46m | 89 | 81 |
| 6 | Mohamed Bayosimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 28 | €4.8m | 89 | 80 |
| 7 | Mateusz Żukowskisimilar↗ | 1. FC Magdeburg | 25 | €5.7m | 88 | 82 |
| 8 | Stiven Shpendisimilar↗ | Empoli | 23 | €4.2m | 88 | 80 |
| 9 | Kevin Viverossimilar↗ | Athletico | 26 | €10m | 88 | 80 |
| 10 | Terem Moffisimilar↗ | Nice | 27 | €8.2m | 88 | 80 |
| 11 | Younes Ebnoutalibsimilar↗ | SV 07 Elversberg | 23 | €8.8m | 88 | 80 |
| 12 | Elye Wahisimilar↗ | RC Lens | 23 | €19m | 87 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Adrián Niño
≈ 100% Adrián Niño · strong: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Adrián Niño · strong: Non-penalty goals, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Adrián Niño · strong: xG + xA, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Adrián Niño?
By Doppel's fit score, Kaio Jorge (Cruzeiro) is the closest profile to Adrián Niño, with a 81/100 overall match. Josh Sargent and Artem Dovbyk are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Adrián Niño?
Yes. Stiven Shpendi (Empoli) plays a similar striker role and rates 80/100 at roughly €4.2m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Adrián Niño?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Adrián 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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