Players like Nicholas Pierini
ST/CAMSassuolo · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitNicholas Pierini's profile ↗
The players most similar to Nicholas Pierini are Jakob Breum, Ernest Muçi, Antoine Griezmann. Doppel rates Jakob Breum (Go Ahead Eagles) a 83/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Wesley Saïd scores 82/100 at about €5.3m. Data as of October 2026.
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Nicholas Pierini is a creative attacking midfielder who thrives in playmaking roles, adept at delivering accurate crosses and generating key chances for teammates. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 36% of his positional peers, his ability to create big chances highlights his offensive impact. While he may struggle in aerial duels, his overall reliability is underscored by missing only seven games in the last three seasons, showcasing his durability and contribution to the squad.
Strengths: Accurate crosses, Key passes, Big chances created. Availability: 7 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Nicholas Pierini
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jakob Breumsimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 23 | €5.5m | 94 | 83 |
| 2 | Ernest Muçisimilar↗ | Trabzonspor | 25 | €12m | 93 | 82 |
| 3 | Antoine Griezmannsimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 35 | €7.6m | 93 | 83 |
| 4 | Albert Guðmundssonsimilar↗ | Lazio | 29 | €11m | 92 | 83 |
| 5 | Kerem Aktürkoğlusimilar↗ | Fenerbahçe | 28 | €21m | 92 | 83 |
| 6 | Wesley Saïdsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 31 | €5.3m | 92 | 82 |
| 7 | Pablo Pagissimilar↗ | Paris FC | 24 | €14m | 92 | 83 |
| 8 | Mohamed Amourasimilar↗ | Nice | 26 | €22m | 91 | 82 |
| 9 | Ismael Saibarisimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 25 | €60m | 91 | 82 |
| 10 | Thorgan Hazardsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 33 | €1.8m | 91 | 82 |
| 11 | Justin Kluivertsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 27 | €24m | 90 | 83 |
| 12 | Omar Marmoushsimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 27 | €55m | 90 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nicholas Pierini
≈ 100% Nicholas Pierini · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · medium reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Nicholas Pierini · strong: Accurate crosses, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Shots /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Nicholas Pierini · strong: Sofascore rating, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Touches /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Nicholas Pierini?
Statistically, Jakob Breum (Go Ahead Eagles) is the closest look-alike to Nicholas Pierini — a 83/100 profile match (94/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Nicholas Pierini?
By Doppel's fit score, Jakob Breum (Go Ahead Eagles) is the closest profile to Nicholas Pierini, with a 83/100 overall match. Ernest Muçi and Antoine Griezmann are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Nicholas Pierini?
Yes. Wesley Saïd (RC Lens) plays a similar striker role and rates 82/100 at roughly €5.3m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Nicholas Pierini?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Nicholas Pierini's 2024/25 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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