Players like Nikolay Obolskiy
STCórdoba · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitNikolay Obolskiy's profile ↗
Nikolay Obolskiy is a striker for Córdoba in LaLiga 2, having made 33 appearances in the 2024/25 season, contributing 3 goals and 3 assists. Players similar to Obolskiy include Dawid Kownacki from Fortuna Düsseldorf, who has a fit score of 80/100, and Tolu Arokodare of KRC Genk, with a fit score of 83/100. Both players exhibit comparable roles and statistical profiles.
About Nikolay Obolskiy
Nikolay Obolskiy is a durable target man who excels in aerial duels and defensive clearances, showcasing his ability to impact both ends of the pitch. Despite his limited goal contribution this season, his reliability is underscored by never missing a game in three years. However, he struggles to influence possession in the attacking third, which limits his overall effectiveness as a striker.
Strengths: Clearances, Aerial duels won %. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Nikolay Obolskiy
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dawid Kownackisimilar↗ | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 29 | €1.6m | 93 | 80 |
| 2 | Tolu Arokodaresimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 26 | €18m | 90 | 83 |
| 3 | George Hirstsimilar↗ | Ipswich Town | 27 | €11m | 89 | 80 |
| 4 | Promise Davidsimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 25 | €18m | 89 | 82 |
| 5 | Lion Lauberbachsimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 28 | €2.3m | 89 | 80 |
| 6 | Erling Haalandsimilar↗ | Manchester City | 26 | €218m | 89 | 80 |
| 7 | Patrik Schicksimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 30 | €17m | 89 | 80 |
| 8 | Andrej Ilićsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 26 | €8.3m | 88 | 83 |
| 9 | Ahmadou Bamba Diengsimilar↗ | Lorient | 26 | €16m | 88 | 79 |
| 10 | Giuseppe Ambrosinosimilar↗ | Frosinone | 23 | €2.1m | 88 | 80 |
| 11 | Ciro Immobilesimilar↗ | Beşiktaş JK | 36 | €1.7m | 88 | 82 |
| 12 | Thierno Barrysimilar↗ | Villarreal | 24 | €31m | 88 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nikolay Obolskiy
≈ 100% Nikolay Obolskiy · strong: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Nikolay Obolskiy · strong: Aerial duels won %, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Shots /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Nikolay Obolskiy · strong: xG + xA, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nikolay Obolskiy?
By Doppel's fit score, Dawid Kownacki (Fortuna Düsseldorf) is the closest profile to Nikolay Obolskiy, with a 80/100 overall match. Tolu Arokodare and George Hirst are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Nikolay Obolskiy?
Yes. Dawid Kownacki (Fortuna Düsseldorf) plays a similar striker role and rates 80/100 at roughly €1.6m.
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