Players like Niccolò Pierozzi
RB/RM/CBPalermo · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNiccolò Pierozzi's profile ↗
The players most similar to Niccolò Pierozzi are Simone Zanon, Antoine Hainaut, Thibo Somers. Doppel rates Simone Zanon (Carrarese) a 89/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Tiago Esgaio scores 84/100 at about €1.0m. Data as of September 2026.
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Niccolò Pierozzi is an attacking right-back with a knack for contributing offensively, making him a dynamic asset on the flank. With his impressive finishing and ability to create big chances, he ranks in the top 12% of his positional peers, showcasing his goal-scoring prowess with 5 goals this season. His reliability is highlighted by minimal missed games over the past three seasons, making him a consistent presence for Palermo, although his defensive metrics suggest a focus more on offensive contributions than on tackling.
Strengths: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Big chances created. Availability: 18 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Niccolò Pierozzi
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Simone Zanonsimilar↗ | Carrarese | 25 | €2.3m | 93 | 89 |
| 2 | Antoine Hainautsimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €4.3m | 92 | 88 |
| 3 | Thibo Somerssimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 27 | €2.9m | 91 | 87 |
| 4 | Laurin Curdasimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 25 | €2.8m | 91 | 87 |
| 5 | Lasse Rosenboomsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 24 | €1.3m | 90 | 85 |
| 6 | Tiago Esgaiosimilar↗ | FC Arouca | 31 | €1.0m | 90 | 84 |
| 7 | Richie Sagradosimilar↗ | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 22 | €1.4m | 90 | 84 |
| 8 | Wes Burnssimilar↗ | Ipswich Town | 32 | €1.6m | 89 | 85 |
| 9 | Felix Klaussimilar↗ | SpVgg Greuther Fürth | 34 | €500k | 89 | 85 |
| 10 | Arda Kurtulansimilar↗ | Göztepe | 24 | €6.8m | 89 | 84 |
| 11 | Mark Sykessimilar↗ | Bristol City | 29 | €1.9m | 89 | 85 |
| 12 | Rodrigo Pinheirosimilar↗ | Famalicão | 24 | €4.7m | 89 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Niccolò Pierozzi
≈ 100% Niccolò Pierozzi · strong: Big chances created, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Niccolò Pierozzi · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Niccolò Pierozzi · strong: Possession won in att. third, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Niccolò Pierozzi?
By Doppel's fit score, Simone Zanon (Carrarese) is the closest profile to Niccolò Pierozzi, with a 89/100 overall match. Antoine Hainaut and Thibo Somers are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Niccolò Pierozzi?
Yes. Tiago Esgaio (FC Arouca) plays a similar right back role and rates 84/100 at roughly €1.0m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Niccolò Pierozzi?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Niccolò Pierozzi's 2025/26 season, then ranks right backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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