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 October 2026.
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Niklas Pyyhtiä is a defensive midfielder who excels in aerial duels, showcasing his strength in physical battles and set-piece situations. However, his overall quality is currently below the standard set by his positional peers, reflected in his Sofascore rating. While he offers durability with only a handful of games missed over three seasons, his contributions in the final third and overall dueling ability need improvement to elevate his impact on the game.
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↗ | Kayserispor | 28 | €800k | 89 | 85 |
| 5 | Ajdin Hrustićsimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 30 | €600k | 88 | 84 |
| 6 | Ramzi Safourisimilar↗ | Antalyaspor | 31 | €900k | 88 | 82 |
| 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↗ | FC Twente | 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 closest look-alike to Niklas Pyyhtiä?
Statistically, Clint Leemans (NAC Breda) is the closest look-alike to Niklas Pyyhtiä — a 82/100 profile match (90/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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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