Players like Niklas Pyyhtiä
CM/CDMModena · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNiklas Pyyhtiä's profile ↗
The players most similar to Niklas Pyyhtiä are Clint Leemans, Jon Ander Olasagasti, Mathis Servais. Doppel rates Clint Leemans (NAC Breda) a 82/100 overall match — 90/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Clint Leemans scores 82/100 at about €400k. Data as of September 2026.
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Niklas Pyyhtiä is a robust defensive midfielder who excels in aerial duels, showcasing his strength in winning headers with impressive metrics that place him among the top 22% of his peers. While his overall Sofascore rating suggests he has room for improvement, his durability is a notable asset, having missed only a handful of games over the past three seasons. Pyyhtiä's ability to dominate in the air makes him a valuable presence in midfield, though he could enhance his influence by improving his passing in the final third.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won. Availability: 17 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Niklas Pyyhtiä
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clint Leemanssimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 31 | €400k | 90 | 82 |
| 2 | Jon Ander Olasagastisimilar↗ | Levante UD | 26 | €2.7m | 89 | 83 |
| 3 | Mathis Servaissimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 22 | €3.8m | 89 | 82 |
| 4 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Hatayspor | 28 | €800k | 89 | 85 |
| 5 | Ramzi Safourisimilar↗ | Antalyaspor | 31 | €900k | 88 | 82 |
| 6 | Ajdin Hrustićsimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 30 | €600k | 88 | 84 |
| 7 | Lincolnsimilar↗ | FC Alverca | 28 | €3.7m | 88 | 82 |
| 8 | Serginhosimilar↗ | Santa Clara | 27 | €2.8m | 88 | 82 |
| 9 | Ryoya Morishitasimilar↗ | Blackburn Rovers | 29 | €2.1m | 88 | 83 |
| 10 | Andrea Franzonisimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 29 | €700k | 87 | 82 |
| 11 | Emiliano Marcondessimilar↗ | Norwich City | 31 | €600k | 87 | 82 |
| 12 | Arno Verschuerensimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 29 | €700k | 87 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Niklas Pyyhtiä
≈ 100% Niklas Pyyhtiä · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Niklas Pyyhtiä · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Niklas Pyyhtiä · strong: Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Niklas Pyyhtiä?
By Doppel's fit score, Clint Leemans (NAC Breda) is the closest profile to Niklas Pyyhtiä, with a 82/100 overall match. Jon Ander Olasagasti and Mathis Servais are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Niklas Pyyhtiä?
Yes. Clint Leemans (NAC Breda) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 82/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Niklas Pyyhtiä?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Niklas Pyyhtiä's 2025/26 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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