Players like Bryant Nieling
CB/RBModena · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitBryant Nieling's profile ↗
The players most similar to Bryant Nieling are Craig Forsyth, Lewis Schouten, Pietro Ceccaroni. Doppel rates Craig Forsyth (Derby County) a 84/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Craig Forsyth scores 84/100 at about €100k. Data as of July 2026.
About Bryant Nieling
Bryant Nieling is a versatile ball-playing defender who excels as a centre-back or right-back, showcasing his attacking prowess with accurate crosses and a knack for contributing goals. With a Sofascore rating in the top 38% of his positional peers, he stands out for his ability to influence the game offensively, boasting impressive xG and xA metrics. His durability is a significant asset, having missed no games in the last three seasons, underscoring his reliability on the pitch.
Strengths: Accurate crosses, Shots, xG + xA. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Bryant Nieling
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Craig Forsythsimilar↗ | Derby County | 37 | €100k | 93 | 84 |
| 2 | Lewis Schoutensimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €700k | 91 | 83 |
| 3 | Pietro Ceccaronisimilar↗ | Palermo | 31 | €1.5m | 91 | 84 |
| 4 | Eric Smithsimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 29 | €5.3m | 91 | 84 |
| 5 | Martin Gjonesimilar↗ | HamKam | 21 | €700k | 90 | 84 |
| 6 | Odin Luras Bjørtuftsimilar↗ | Bodø/Glimt | 28 | €4.1m | 89 | 84 |
| 7 | Silvan Widmersimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 33 | €700k | 89 | 83 |
| 8 | Konstantinos Koulierakissimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 23 | €24m | 89 | 83 |
| 9 | Novatus Miroshisimilar↗ | Göztepe | 24 | €4.6m | 88 | 85 |
| 10 | Ross Sykessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 27 | €4.9m | 88 | 84 |
| 11 | Justin Hubnersimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 23 | €1.0m | 88 | 84 |
| 12 | Alexander Rossipalsimilar↗ | SG Dynamo Dresden | 30 | €600k | 87 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Bryant Nieling
≈ 100% Bryant Nieling · strong: Aerial duels won, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Bryant Nieling · strong: Accurate long balls, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Bryant Nieling · strong: Shots, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Bryant Nieling?
By Doppel's fit score, Craig Forsyth (Derby County) is the closest profile to Bryant Nieling, with a 84/100 overall match. Lewis Schouten and Pietro Ceccaroni are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Bryant Nieling?
Yes. Craig Forsyth (Derby County) plays a similar centre back role and rates 84/100 at roughly €100k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Bryant Nieling?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Bryant Nieling's 2025/26 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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