Players like Nilson Angulo
LWSunderland · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNilson Angulo's profile ↗
The players most similar to Nilson Angulo are Malik Tillman, Abdessamad Ezzalzouli, Antoine Semenyo. Doppel rates Malik Tillman (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) a 82/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Rodrigo Riquelme scores 80/100 at about €4.3m. Data as of October 2026.
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Nilson Angulo is an aggressive, two-way left winger who excels in defensive contributions, showcasing his tenacity with top-tier tackles and duels won. His impressive Sofascore rating places him among the top 9% of his positional peers, reflecting his overall quality and impact on the pitch. While his shooting metrics could improve, his reliability—missing only eight games in three seasons—underscores his durability and importance to Sunderland's attacking and defensive phases.
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won, Clearances. Availability: 8 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Nilson Angulo
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Malik Tillmansimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 24 | €27m | 92 | 82 |
| 2 | Abdessamad Ezzalzoulisimilar↗ | Real Betis | 25 | €43m | 91 | 82 |
| 3 | Antoine Semenyosimilar↗ | Manchester City | 26 | €85m | 91 | 79 |
| 4 | Bazoumana Tourésimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 20 | €39m | 90 | 81 |
| 5 | Afonso Moreirasimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 21 | €18m | 89 | 82 |
| 6 | Rodrigo Riquelmesimilar↗ | Real Betis | 26 | €4.3m | 89 | 80 |
| 7 | Igor Paixãosimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 26 | €33m | 89 | 80 |
| 8 | Kaoru Mitomasimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 29 | €20m | 89 | 82 |
| 9 | Ayoze Pérezsimilar↗ | Villarreal | 33 | €5.4m | 89 | 79 |
| 10 | Başar Önalsimilar↗ | Lille | 22 | €7.7m | 88 | 80 |
| 11 | Álex Berenguersimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 31 | €4.1m | 88 | 81 |
| 12 | Savinhosimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 22 | €37m | 88 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nilson Angulo
≈ 100% Nilson Angulo · strong: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Nilson Angulo · strong: Duels won, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Nilson Angulo · strong: Shots, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Nilson Angulo?
Statistically, Malik Tillman (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) is the closest look-alike to Nilson Angulo — a 82/100 profile match (92/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Nilson Angulo?
By Doppel's fit score, Malik Tillman (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) is the closest profile to Nilson Angulo, with a 82/100 overall match. Abdessamad Ezzalzouli and Antoine Semenyo are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Nilson Angulo?
Yes. Rodrigo Riquelme (Real Betis) plays a similar left winger role and rates 80/100 at roughly €4.3m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Nilson Angulo?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Nilson Angulo's 2025/26 season, then ranks left wingers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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