Players like Nikola Maraš
CBMirandés · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitNikola Maraš's profile ↗
The players most similar to Nikola Maraš are Michał Helik, Filippo Delli Carri, Ilario Monterisi. Doppel rates Michał Helik (Oxford United) a 87/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Bjorn Utvik scores 81/100 at about €600k. Data as of July 2026.
About Nikola Maraš
Nikola Maraš is a ball-playing centre-back who excels in creating big chances from deep, showcasing his ability to initiate attacks from the back. Despite his overall quality placing him in the bottom tier among his positional peers, his durability stands out, having missed just one game in the last three seasons. While he may struggle defensively in tackles and interceptions, his playmaking from the back adds a unique dimension to his game.
Strengths: Big chances created. Availability: 1 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Nikola Maraš
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michał Heliksimilar↗ | Oxford United | 31 | €1.0m | 92 | 87 |
| 2 | Filippo Delli Carrisimilar↗ | Monza | 27 | €1.4m | 92 | 85 |
| 3 | Ilario Monterisisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 25 | €2.7m | 92 | 80 |
| 4 | Lloyd Jonessimilar↗ | Charlton Athletic | 31 | €1.1m | 92 | 84 |
| 5 | Kevin Ehlerssimilar↗ | Eintracht Braunschweig | 25 | €1.0m | 91 | 81 |
| 6 | Bjorn Utviksimilar↗ | Sarpsborg 08 | 30 | €600k | 91 | 81 |
| 7 | Radu Drăguşinsimilar↗ | Genoa | 24 | €15m | 89 | 82 |
| 8 | Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €3.6m | 88 | 85 |
| 9 | Jake Coopersimilar↗ | Millwall | 31 | €1.7m | 88 | 84 |
| 10 | Craig Forsythsimilar↗ | Derby County | 37 | €100k | 88 | 83 |
| 11 | Boris Popovićsimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 26 | €900k | 88 | 83 |
| 12 | Gustavo Gómezsimilar↗ | Palmeiras | 33 | €3.3m | 88 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nikola Maraš
≈ 100% Nikola Maraš · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Nikola Maraš · strong: xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Nikola Maraš · low reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nikola Maraš?
By Doppel's fit score, Michał Helik (Oxford United) is the closest profile to Nikola Maraš, with a 87/100 overall match. Filippo Delli Carri and Ilario Monterisi are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Nikola Maraš?
Yes. Bjorn Utvik (Sarpsborg 08) plays a similar centre back role and rates 81/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Nikola Maraš?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Nikola Maraš's 2024/25 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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