Players like Nikola Šipčić
CBFC Cartagena · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitNikola Šipčić's profile ↗
Nikola Šipčić is a centre-back for FC Cartagena in LaLiga 2, with 21 appearances and 1620 minutes played in the 2024/25 season. Players similar to Šipčić include Lucas Veríssimo from Santos, who has a fit score of 80/100, and Atanas Chernev of CF Estrela Amadora, who boasts a fit score of 82/100. Other comparable options are Siad Gourville from US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale and Daan Dierckx of Standard Liège, both with fit scores of 80/100 and 81/100, respectively.
About Nikola Šipčić
Nikola Šipčić is a robust, aerially dominant centre-back, excelling in winning duels in the air, showcasing his physical presence and defensive reliability. Despite a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 11% of his positional peers, his durability shines through with 21 appearances this season, indicating a dependable option in the backline. While he may lack in ball progression metrics, his primary strength lies in fortifying the defense with his aerial prowess.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %.
12 players most similar to Nikola Šipčić
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lucas Veríssimosimilar↗ | Santos | 31 | €4.7m | 95 | 80 |
| 2 | Atanas Chernevsimilar↗ | CF Estrela Amadora | 24 | €700k | 92 | 82 |
| 3 | Siad Gourvillesimilar↗ | US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale | 26 | €800k | 90 | 80 |
| 4 | Daan Dierckxsimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 23 | €1.5m | 90 | 81 |
| 5 | Matias Antoninisimilar↗ | Catanzaro | 28 | €1.6m | 89 | 81 |
| 6 | Rodri Suárezsimilar↗ | Cultural Leonesa | 24 | €500k | 89 | 81 |
| 7 | Gustavo Martinssimilar↗ | Grêmio | 24 | €4.1m | 88 | 82 |
| 8 | Filippo Delli Carrisimilar↗ | Monza | 27 | €1.4m | 88 | 83 |
| 9 | Jannis Heuersimilar↗ | Preußen Münster | 27 | €900k | 87 | 82 |
| 10 | Arda Kızıldağsimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 28 | €800k | 87 | 80 |
| 11 | Cacásimilar↗ | Corinthians | 27 | €1.5m | 86 | 86 |
| 12 | Malcom Bokelesimilar↗ | Göztepe | 26 | €5.4m | 86 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nikola Šipčić
≈ 100% Nikola Šipčić · strong: Aerial duels won %, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Clearances /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Nikola Šipčić · medium reliability
≈ 100% Nikola Šipčić · strong: Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nikola Šipčić?
By Doppel's fit score, Lucas Veríssimo (Santos) is the closest profile to Nikola Šipčić, with a 80/100 overall match. Atanas Chernev and Siad Gourville are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Nikola Šipčić?
Yes. Rodri Suárez (Cultural Leonesa) plays a similar centre back role and rates 81/100 at roughly €500k.
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