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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

#PlayerClubAgeValueTacticalOverall
1Dawid Kownackisimilar↗Fortuna Düsseldorf29€1.6m9380
2Tolu Arokodaresimilar↗KRC Genk26€18m9083
3George Hirstsimilar↗Ipswich Town27€11m8980
4Promise Davidsimilar↗Royale Union Saint-Gilloise25€18m8982
5Lion Lauberbachsimilar↗KV Mechelen28€2.3m8980
6Erling Haalandsimilar↗Manchester City26€218m8980
7Patrik Schicksimilar↗Bayer 04 Leverkusen30€17m8980
8Andrej Ilićsimilar↗1. FC Union Berlin26€8.3m8883
9Ahmadou Bamba Diengsimilar↗Lorient26€16m8879
10Giuseppe Ambrosinosimilar↗Frosinone23€2.1m8880
11Ciro Immobilesimilar↗Beşiktaş JK36€1.7m8882
12Thierno Barrysimilar↗Villarreal24€31m8881

* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons

Why these players match Nikolay Obolskiy

1. Dawid KownackiFortuna Düsseldorf80/100

≈ 100% Nikolay Obolskiy · strong: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won % · low reliability

Strengths: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %, Clearances /90

2. Tolu ArokodareKRC Genk83/100

≈ 100% Nikolay Obolskiy · strong: Aerial duels won %, Shots · low reliability

Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Shots /90, Sofascore rating

3. George HirstIpswich Town80/100

≈ 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.

How does Doppel find players similar to Nikolay Obolskiy?

Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Nikolay Obolskiy's 2024/25 season, then ranks strikers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.

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