Players like Nikão
RWAthletico · 2024 · ranked by tactical + market fitNikão's profile ↗
Nikão is a right winger for Athletico in the BRA-Serie A, with 26 appearances in 2024, contributing 6 goals and 2 assists over 1633 minutes. Players similar to Nikão include Andrea Colpani from Monza, İrfan Can Kahveci of Fenerbahçe, and Viktor Tsygankov at Girona FC, all with a fit score of 78/100. These players offer comparable roles and statistical profiles, making them potential alternatives for teams seeking similar attacking options.
About Nikão
Nikão is a creative right winger with a knack for playmaking, showcasing elite vision and precision in his passing. His top 1% ranking for accurate long balls and impressive key passes underscore his ability to unlock defenses, making him a vital asset in attack. With a Sofascore rating in the top 4% of his peers and broad reliability with just six games missed over the past three seasons, he remains a consistent threat on the wing, despite lower metrics in dribbling and defensive contributions.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating, Key passes. Availability: 6 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Nikão
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andrea Colpanisimilar↗ | Monza | 27 | €3.8m | 89 | 78 |
| 2 | İrfan Can Kahvecisimilar↗ | Fenerbahçe | 31 | €3.1m | 88 | 78 |
| 3 | Viktor Tsygankovsimilar↗ | Girona FC | 29 | €16m | 88 | 78 |
| 4 | Fábio Vieirasimilar↗ | Hamburger SV | 26 | €17m | 87 | 78 |
| 5 | Steven Berghuissimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 35 | €2.1m | 87 | 81 |
| 6 | Ibrahim Sadiqsimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 26 | €2.1m | 86 | 80 |
| 7 | Christian Pulišićsimilar↗ | AC Milan | 28 | €43m | 86 | 78 |
| 8 | Andreas Skov Olsensimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 27 | €6.6m | 85 | 80 |
| 9 | Kang-in Leesimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 25 | €30m | 85 | 78 |
| 10 | Bryan Mbeumosimilar↗ | Brentford | 27 | €73m | 85 | 78 |
| 11 | Femi Azeezsimilar↗ | Millwall | 25 | €15m | 85 | 79 |
| 12 | Jacob Trenskowsimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 26 | €7.7m | 85 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nikão
≈ 100% Nikão · strong: Accurate long balls, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Nikão · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Sofascore rating · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Nikão · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Key passes /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nikão?
By Doppel's fit score, Andrea Colpani (Monza) is the closest profile to Nikão, with a 78/100 overall match. İrfan Can Kahveci and Viktor Tsygankov are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Nikão?
Yes. Steven Berghuis (AFC Ajax) plays a similar right winger role and rates 81/100 at roughly €2.1m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Nikão?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Nikão's 2024 season, then ranks right wingers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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