Who should replace Nilson Angulo?
LWSunderland · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNilson Angulo's profile ↗
Nilson Angulo is a left winger for Sunderland in the Premier League, having made 22 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 6 goals and 5 assists. For those seeking the best replacement for Angulo, Malik Tillman from Bayer 04 Leverkusen, with a fit score of 82/100, and Abdessamad Ezzalzouli of Real Betis, also at 82/100, are strong tactical alternatives.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mattia Zaccagnisimilar↗ | Lazio | 31 | €6.8m | 93 | 79 |
| 2 | Malik Tillmansimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 24 | €27m | 92 | 82 |
| 3 | Filip Krastevsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €2.9m | 92 | 78 |
| 4 | Abdessamad Ezzalzoulisimilar↗ | Real Betis | 25 | €43m | 91 | 82 |
| 5 | Jean-Mattéo Bahoyasimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 21 | €24m | 91 | 78 |
| 6 | Antoine Semenyosimilar↗ | Manchester City | 26 | €85m | 91 | 79 |
| 7 | Bazoumana Tourésimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 20 | €39m | 90 | 81 |
| 8 | Samuel Linosimilar↗ | Flamengo | 27 | €18m | 90 | 79 |
| 9 | Afonso Moreirasimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 21 | €18m | 89 | 82 |
| 10 | Alex Iwobisimilar↗ | Fulham | 30 | €21m | 89 | 77 |
| 11 | Rodrigo Riquelmesimilar↗ | Real Betis | 26 | €4.3m | 89 | 80 |
| 12 | Igor Paixãosimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 26 | €33m | 89 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nilson Angulo
≈ 100% Nilson Angulo · strong: Sofascore rating, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Duels won /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Nilson Angulo · strong: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Nilson Angulo · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nilson Angulo?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Mattia Zaccagni (Lazio) does the closest job to Nilson Angulo, at 93/100 on profile. Malik Tillman and Filip Krastev follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Nilson Angulo?
Yes — Filip Krastev (PEC Zwolle) plays a similar left winger role at roughly €2.9m, a 78/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Nilson Angulo?
Doppel learns Nilson Angulo's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks left wingers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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