Julian Niehues — stats, profile & similar players (2026)
central midfielder · 1. FC Heidenheim · GER-Bundesliga · age 25 · €1.6m
Julian Niehues is a robust defensive midfielder, excelling in aerial duels and clearances, showcasing his ability to dominate the air and disrupt opposition attacks. Despite his overall quality ranking in the bottom 35% of positional peers, his aerial prowess places him in the top 14%, making him a reliable presence in defensive situations. However, his injury history raises concerns about durability, having missed a significant number of games over the past three seasons. Overall, Niehues is a gritty, defensive-minded player with potential if he can maintain fitness.
Strengths
- Aerial duels won %
- Aerial duels won /90
- Clearances /90
Weaknesses
- Accurate crosses /90
- Accurate final-third passes /90
- Touches /90
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- The players most statistically similar to Julian Niehues (central midfielder) are Samú Costa, Giulio Maggiore, Melle Meulensteen, ranked by Doppel on real per-season data.
- What position does Julian Niehues play?
- Julian Niehues plays as a central midfielder for 1. FC Heidenheim in the GER-Bundesliga.
- What is Julian Niehues's market value?
- Julian Niehues's market value is €1.6m.
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