Players like Igor Nikić
GKMirandés · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitIgor Nikić's profile ↗
The players most similar to Igor Nikić are Freddie Woodman, Gabriel Arias, Thomas Kaminski. Doppel rates Freddie Woodman (Preston North End) a 88/100 overall match — 97/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Gabriel Arias scores 85/100 at about €200k. Data as of July 2026.
About Igor Nikić
Igor Nikić is a ball-playing goalkeeper known for his precise distribution, ranking in the top 11% for accurate final-third passes among his peers. While his overall quality sits in the bottom 4% of goalkeepers, his durability is a standout trait, having missed no games in the last three seasons. Though he struggles with aerial duels, his ability to launch attacks from the back makes him a valuable asset in possession-oriented play.
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Igor Nikić
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Freddie Woodmansimilar↗ | Preston North End | 29 | €3.1m | 97 | 88 |
| 2 | Gabriel Ariassimilar↗ | Racing Club | 39 | €200k | 93 | 85 |
| 3 | Thomas Kaminskisimilar↗ | Luton Town | 34 | €1.0m | 91 | 85 |
| 4 | Maxime Delanghesimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 25 | €1.6m | 91 | 82 |
| 5 | Jakob Haugaardsimilar↗ | Tromsø IL | 34 | €400k | 90 | 84 |
| 6 | Jacob Prytssimilar↗ | IK Start | 28 | €400k | 90 | 81 |
| 7 | Martin Delavalléesimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 22 | €1.5m | 89 | 85 |
| 8 | Noah Atubolusimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 24 | €24m | 89 | 84 |
| 9 | Nicolas Schmidsimilar↗ | Portsmouth | 29 | €1.9m | 88 | 85 |
| 10 | Lorenzo Montipòsimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 30 | €1.2m | 88 | 82 |
| 11 | Stijn van Gasselsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 30 | €1.0m | 88 | 84 |
| 12 | Fabian De Keijzersimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 26 | €400k | 88 | 88 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Igor Nikić
≈ 100% Igor Nikić · strong: Accurate final-third passes, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Igor Nikić · strong: xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Igor Nikić · strong: Accurate final-third passes, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, xG + xA /90, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Igor Nikić?
By Doppel's fit score, Freddie Woodman (Preston North End) is the closest profile to Igor Nikić, with a 88/100 overall match. Gabriel Arias and Thomas Kaminski are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Igor Nikić?
Yes. Gabriel Arias (Racing Club) plays a similar goalkeeper role and rates 85/100 at roughly €200k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Igor Nikić?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Igor Nikić's 2025/26 season, then ranks goalkeepers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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