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 (Granada) 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 October 2026.
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Nícolas is a ball-playing goalkeeper known for his exceptional dribbling skills and ability to engage in the build-up play, ranking in the top 2% for successful dribbles per 90 minutes. Despite a Sofascore rating in the bottom 28% of his peers, he remains a reliable presence with impressive durability, missing only one game in the last three seasons. His strengths in tackles and interceptions indicate a proactive approach, making him a solid option when it comes to defensive contributions.
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↗ | Granada | 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↗ | Le Havre | 33 | €900k | 90 | 81 |
| 7 | Andreas Gianniotissimilar↗ | Kasımpaşa | 34 | €300k | 90 | 82 |
| 8 | Fernando Muslerasimilar↗ | Estudiantes de La Plata | 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 closest look-alike to Nícolas?
Statistically, Luca Zidane (Granada) is the closest look-alike to Nícolas — a 82/100 profile match (95/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Nícolas?
By Doppel's fit score, Luca Zidane (Granada) 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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