Nikola Katić — stats, profile & similar players (2026)
centre back · FC Schalke 04 · GER-2. Bundesliga · age 30 · €1.9m
Nikola Katić is a dominant aerial centre-back, excelling in defensive duels and showing impressive resilience with a Sofascore rating in the top 20% of his peers. His ability to win headers and clearances makes him a formidable presence in the box, while his overall reliability is underscored by only eight missed games in the last three seasons. While his long-range distribution may not be his strong suit, Katić's defensive prowess ensures he remains a key asset in any backline.
Strengths
- Aerial duels won /90
- Duels won /90
- Shots /90
- Clearances /90
Weaknesses
- Accurate long balls /90
- Accurate crosses /90
- Accurate final-third passes /90
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- The players most statistically similar to Nikola Katić (centre back) are Mark McGuinness, Charlie Cresswell, Maximilian Großer, ranked by Doppel on real per-season data.
- What position does Nikola Katić play?
- Nikola Katić plays as a centre back for FC Schalke 04 in the GER-2. Bundesliga.
- What is Nikola Katić's market value?
- Nikola Katić's market value is €1.9m.
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