Players like Nícolas
GKPisa · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitNícolas's profile ↗
The players most similar to Nícolas are Luca Zidane, Obed Nkambadio, Etienne Vaessen. Doppel rates Luca Zidane (Eibar) a 82/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Andreas Gianniotis scores 82/100 at about €300k. Data as of September 2026.
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Nícolas is a unique ball-playing goalkeeper, showcasing impressive dribbling skills that place him in the top 2% of his position, allowing for effective ball progression under pressure. Despite a Sofascore rating in the bottom 28%, his durability shines through with only one game missed in the last three seasons, underlining his reliability. While his clearance and aerial duel metrics suggest room for improvement, his ability to tackle and intercept reflects a proactive approach that can benefit his team significantly.
Strengths: Successful dribbles, Tackles + interceptions, Aerial duels won %. Availability: 1 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Nícolas
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luca Zidanesimilar↗ | Eibar | 28 | €900k | 95 | 82 |
| 2 | Obed Nkambadiosimilar↗ | Paris FC | 23 | €4.7m | 93 | 81 |
| 3 | Etienne Vaessensimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 31 | €2.4m | 91 | 82 |
| 4 | Paul Nardisimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 32 | €1.3m | 91 | 84 |
| 5 | Facundo Cambesessimilar↗ | Racing Club | 29 | €5.2m | 90 | 82 |
| 6 | Mory Diawsimilar↗ | Clermont Foot | 33 | €900k | 90 | 81 |
| 7 | Andreas Gianniotissimilar↗ | Kasımpaşa | 34 | €300k | 90 | 82 |
| 8 | Fernando Muslerasimilar↗ | Galatasaray | 40 | €600k | 90 | 86 |
| 9 | Pierce Charlessimilar↗ | Sheffield Wednesday | 21 | €1.0m | 90 | 90 |
| 10 | Caoimhin Kellehersimilar↗ | Brentford | 28 | €25m | 89 | 81 |
| 11 | Emil Odegaardsimilar↗ | KFUM Oslo | 27 | €400k | 89 | 84 |
| 12 | Bernt Klaverboersimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 21 | €2.8m | 89 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nícolas
≈ 100% Nícolas · strong: Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Nícolas · strong: Successful dribbles, Clean sheet % · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Clean sheet %
≈ 100% Nícolas · strong: Shots, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nícolas?
By Doppel's fit score, Luca Zidane (Eibar) is the closest profile to Nícolas, with a 82/100 overall match. Obed Nkambadio and Etienne Vaessen are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Nícolas?
Yes. Andreas Gianniotis (Kasımpaşa) plays a similar goalkeeper role and rates 82/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Nícolas?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Nícolas's 2023/24 season, then ranks goalkeepers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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