Who should replace Manuel Nieto?
STFC Andorra · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitManuel Nieto's profile ↗
Manuel Nieto is a striker for FC Andorra in LaLiga 2, with 32 appearances, 5 goals, and 1 assist in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Nieto, Álvaro Rodriguez from Elche, who has a fit score of 83/100, stands out as a strong tactical alternative. Other notable options include Daniel Maldini from Atalanta and Federico Viñas from Real Oviedo, both sharing a fit score of 81/100.
Best replacements for Manuel Nieto
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Daniel Maldinisimilar↗ | Atalanta | 25 | €9.6m | 92 | 81 |
| 2 | Federico Viñassimilar↗ | Real Oviedo | 28 | €3.6m | 92 | 81 |
| 3 | Bruny Nsimbasimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 26 | €2.4m | 90 | 79 |
| 4 | Álvaro Rodriguezsimilar↗ | Elche | 22 | €9.1m | 90 | 83 |
| 5 | Igor Thiagosimilar↗ | Brentford | 25 | €68m | 89 | 81 |
| 6 | El Bilal Tourésimilar↗ | Beşiktaş JK | 25 | €12m | 89 | 77 |
| 7 | Denis Drăguşsimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 27 | €1.9m | 89 | 80 |
| 8 | Yussuf Poulsensimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 32 | €900k | 89 | 80 |
| 9 | João Pedrosimilar↗ | Chelsea | 25 | €74m | 89 | 80 |
| 10 | Ange-Yoan Bonnysimilar↗ | Parma | 23 | €34m | 89 | 77 |
| 11 | Christian Rasmussensimilar↗ | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 23 | €1.2m | 89 | 78 |
| 12 | Joe Gelhardtsimilar↗ | Hull City | 24 | €15m | 89 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Manuel Nieto
≈ 100% Manuel Nieto · strong: Successful dribbles, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Duels won /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Manuel Nieto · strong: Duels won, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Manuel Nieto · strong: Aerial duels won %, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Manuel Nieto?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Daniel Maldini (Atalanta) does the closest job to Manuel Nieto, at 92/100 on profile. Federico Viñas and Bruny Nsimba follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Manuel Nieto?
Yes — Yussuf Poulsen (RB Leipzig) plays a similar striker role at roughly €900k, a 80/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Manuel Nieto?
Doppel learns Manuel Nieto'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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