Julian Niehues — stats, profile & similar players (2026)
central midfielder · 1. FC Kaiserslautern · GER-2. Bundesliga · age 25 · €1.6m
Julian Niehues is a robust defensive midfielder known for his aerial prowess and defensive contributions. With a strong ability to win headers and clear the ball effectively, he excels in disrupting opposition attacks, though his passing metrics suggest he’s more of a destroyer than a playmaker. Despite his solid aerial statistics, his injury history raises concerns about his availability, which could limit his impact as a reliable presence in midfield.
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 Kaiserslautern in the GER-2. Bundesliga.
- What is Julian Niehues's market value?
- Julian Niehues's market value is €1.6m.
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