Cheaper alternatives to Nikola Katić
CBFC Schalke 04 · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNikola Katić's profile ↗
Nikola Katić is a centre-back for FC Schalke 04 in the German 2. Bundesliga, with 26 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Katić, consider Maximilian Großer from Arminia Bielefeld, who has a fit score of 88/100 and a market value of €1m, or Justin Hubner from Fortuna Sittard, valued at €1m with a fit score of 86/100.
12 cheaper alternatives to Nikola Katić
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maximilian Großersimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 25 | €700k | 94 | 89 |
| 2 | Justin Hubnersimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 23 | €1.0m | 88 | 86 |
| 3 | Andrea Tiritiellosimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 31 | €400k | 87 | 85 |
| 4 | Jake Coopersimilar↗ | Millwall | 31 | €1.7m | 90 | 85 |
| 5 | Lloyd Jonessimilar↗ | Charlton Athletic | 31 | €1.1m | 94 | 85 |
| 6 | Michał Heliksimilar↗ | Oxford United | 31 | €1.0m | 89 | 85 |
| 7 | Maximilian Bauersimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 26 | €1.5m | 89 | 85 |
| 8 | Edgaras Utkussimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 26 | €1.5m | 89 | 85 |
| 9 | Casper Widellsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €1.5m | 88 | 84 |
| 10 | Danny Bakkersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €500k | 88 | 84 |
| 11 | Mattia Banisimilar↗ | Palermo | 33 | €1.3m | 89 | 84 |
| 12 | Timo Hüberssimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 30 | €1.4m | 92 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nikola Katić
≈ 100% Nikola Katić · strong: Shots, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Nikola Katić · strong: Non-penalty goals, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Clearances /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Nikola Katić · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Nikola Katić?
Andrea Tiritiello (Virtus Entella) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €400k with a 85/100 match to Nikola Katić.
Who is the best-value alternative to Nikola Katić?
Maximilian Großer offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 89/100 at about €700k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Nikola Katić?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (centre back) by how closely they match Nikola Katić's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, top leagues across Europe and South America, last 3 seasons.
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