Who should replace Fernando Niño?
STElche · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitFernando Niño's profile ↗
Fernando Niño is a striker for Elche in La Liga, aged 26, with a market value of €2m. For those seeking the best replacement for Niño, Thijs Dallinga from 1. FC Köln stands out with a fit score of 85/100, while Issa Soumaré of Stade Rennais follows closely with a fit score of 83/100. Both players offer a tactical fit that aligns well with Niño's playing style.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Issa Soumarésimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 26 | €8.4m | 92 | 83 |
| 2 | Thijs Dallingasimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 26 | €9.8m | 92 | 85 |
| 3 | Thomas Robinetsimilar↗ | USL Dunkerque | 30 | €800k | 91 | 78 |
| 4 | Raúl Sánchezsimilar↗ | CD Castellón | 29 | €1.0m | 91 | 78 |
| 5 | Dennis Eckert Ayensasimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 29 | €1.9m | 91 | 78 |
| 6 | Makhtar Gueyesimilar↗ | Blackburn Rovers | 29 | €1.8m | 90 | 82 |
| 7 | Kyle Josephsimilar↗ | Hull City | 25 | €5.8m | 90 | 79 |
| 8 | Bruny Nsimbasimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 26 | €2.4m | 90 | 79 |
| 9 | Igor Thiagosimilar↗ | Brentford | 25 | €68m | 90 | 81 |
| 10 | Vinícius Lopessimilar↗ | Santa Clara | 27 | €2.6m | 89 | 78 |
| 11 | Cyle Larinsimilar↗ | Southampton | 31 | €2.6m | 89 | 79 |
| 12 | Oucasse Mendysimilar↗ | RAAL La Louvière | 25 | €1.1m | 89 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Fernando Niño
≈ 100% Fernando Niño · strong: Aerial duels won %, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Fernando Niño · strong: Aerial duels won %, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Possession won in att. third /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Fernando Niño · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Fernando Niño?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Issa Soumaré (Stade Rennais) does the closest job to Fernando Niño, at 92/100 on profile. Thijs Dallinga and Thomas Robinet follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Fernando Niño?
Yes — Thomas Robinet (USL Dunkerque) plays a similar striker role at roughly €800k, a 78/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Fernando Niño?
Doppel learns Fernando Niño's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks strikers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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