Who should replace Bryant Nieling?
CB/RBModena · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitBryant Nieling's profile ↗
Bryant Nieling is a centre-back/right-back for Modena in Serie B, where he made 33 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 2 goals and 1 assist. For those seeking the best replacement for Nieling, options include Craig Forsyth from Derby County with a fit score of 84/100, and Pietro Ceccaroni from Palermo, also with a fit score of 84/100. Both players offer a strong tactical fit, making them suitable alternatives for similar roles.
Best replacements for Bryant Nieling
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Craig Forsythsimilar↗ | Derby County | 37 | €100k | 93 | 84 |
| 2 | Lewis Schoutensimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €700k | 91 | 83 |
| 3 | Pietro Ceccaronisimilar↗ | Palermo | 31 | €1.5m | 91 | 84 |
| 4 | Eric Smithsimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 29 | €5.3m | 91 | 84 |
| 5 | Martin Gjonesimilar↗ | HamKam | 21 | €700k | 90 | 84 |
| 6 | Miguel Nóbregasimilar↗ | Rio Ave | 26 | €400k | 90 | 83 |
| 7 | Aiham Ousousimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 26 | €2.8m | 90 | 81 |
| 8 | Odin Luras Bjørtuftsimilar↗ | Bodø/Glimt | 28 | €4.1m | 89 | 84 |
| 9 | Silvan Widmersimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 33 | €700k | 89 | 83 |
| 10 | Konstantinos Koulierakissimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 23 | €24m | 89 | 83 |
| 11 | Andrew Hughessimilar↗ | Preston North End | 34 | €300k | 89 | 81 |
| 12 | Andrea Carbonisimilar↗ | Monza | 25 | €2.8m | 88 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Bryant Nieling
≈ 100% Bryant Nieling · strong: Aerial duels won, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Bryant Nieling · strong: Accurate long balls, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Bryant Nieling · strong: Shots, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Bryant Nieling?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Craig Forsyth (Derby County) does the closest job to Bryant Nieling, at 93/100 on profile. Lewis Schouten and Pietro Ceccaroni follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Bryant Nieling?
Yes — Craig Forsyth (Derby County) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €100k, a 84/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Bryant Nieling?
Doppel learns Bryant Nieling's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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