Players like Nicholas Pierini
ST/CAMSampdoria · 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 September 2026.
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Nicholas Pierini is a creative playmaker who excels in generating goal-scoring opportunities from the midfield or forward line. With a Sofascore rating in the top 36% of his positional peers, he stands out for his precise crossing and key passes, consistently delivering quality service and creating big chances. His durability is a plus, having missed only seven games in three seasons, making him a reliable asset for his team. While he may lack in aerial duels, his playmaking ability more than compensates, positioning him as a vital contributor in attack.
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 | Kerem Aktürkoğlusimilar↗ | Galatasaray | 28 | €21m | 92 | 83 |
| 5 | Wesley Saïdsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 31 | €5.3m | 92 | 82 |
| 6 | Pablo Pagissimilar↗ | Lorient | 24 | €14m | 92 | 83 |
| 7 | Ismael Saibarisimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 25 | €44m | 91 | 82 |
| 8 | Amine Gouirisimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 26 | €30m | 91 | 82 |
| 9 | Thorgan Hazardsimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 33 | €1.8m | 91 | 82 |
| 10 | Alexander Isaksimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 27 | €88m | 91 | 82 |
| 11 | Justin Kluivertsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 27 | €24m | 90 | 83 |
| 12 | Rafael Leãosimilar↗ | AC Milan | 27 | €48m | 90 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nicholas Pierini
≈ 100% Nicholas Pierini · strong: Sofascore rating, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Accurate long balls /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 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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