Centre-BackNetherlands24 years oldPlays for Modena FC
Bryant Nieling is a Dutch centre-back born on 31 October 2002. He plays for Modena FC in Serie B and is under contract until 30 June 2028. He is in his first full season in Serie B with Modena.
Nieling operates primarily as a centre-back, with the ability to cover at left-back. He brings size to the defensive line and is left-footed.
In Serie B 2026/2027 he has made 5 appearances for Modena. He averages 1.4 tackles per game and 0.6 fouls per match with no yellow cards. His average match rating is 7.2 across those appearances.
The statistical profile shows a disciplined approach to challenges. He has made 1+ tackles in 60% of Serie B appearances this season and committed 1+ fouls in 60% of games, with 7 tackles and 3 fouls in the last five outings. EA SPORTS FC 27 lists his defending at 69 and physicality at 75, with an overall rating of 69.
Italian coverage noted his early impact at Modena.
Nieling came through the Fortuna Sittard academy, moving through U17 in January 2018, U19 in January 2019 and U21 in January 2020. He was promoted to the senior squad in 2022 without league appearances.
Senior steps followed in the Netherlands. In July 2023 he moved from Fortuna Sittard U21 to MVV Maastricht. He was sent on loan to MVV in the summer of 2023 and made twenty-nine league appearances. One year later he signed for Cambuur, where he made thirty-two league appearances and scored one goal.
Ahead of the 2025–26 season he signed for Modena FC 2018. He has since featured in Serie B, Coppa Italia, Eerste Divisie and KNVB Cup across his career.
Radio Mercato reports Dutch centre-back Bryant Nieling is attracting interest from multiple clubs, including Torino. His contract at Modena runs to 30 June 2028.