Players like Nikolas Ioannou
LM/LBSampdoria · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNikolas Ioannou's profile ↗
The players most similar to Nikolas Ioannou are Mortadha Ben Ouanes, Bas Kuipers, Oso. Doppel rates Mortadha Ben Ouanes (Kasımpaşa) a 84/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Alexander Rossipal scores 84/100 at about €600k. Data as of July 2026.
About Nikolas Ioannou
Nikolas Ioannou is a versatile left-sided player, functioning effectively as both a left midfielder and left-back. With a strong aerial presence and a knack for contributing to the attack, he ranks in the top 12% for non-penalty goals and aerial duels among his peers, showcasing his ability to impact games offensively. His reliability is evident, having missed only a handful of games over the past three seasons, making him a durable asset for Sampdoria in Serie B.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Non-penalty goals, Possession won in att. third. Availability: 12 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Nikolas Ioannou
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mortadha Ben Ouanessimilar↗ | Kasımpaşa | 32 | €1.4m | 93 | 84 |
| 2 | Bas Kuiperssimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 32 | €800k | 93 | 84 |
| 3 | Ososimilar↗ | Sevilla | 23 | €11m | 93 | 84 |
| 4 | Alexander Rossipalsimilar↗ | SG Dynamo Dresden | 30 | €600k | 92 | 84 |
| 5 | Boy Kempersimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 27 | €1.1m | 91 | 84 |
| 6 | Ryan Manningsimilar↗ | Southampton | 30 | €3.0m | 91 | 85 |
| 7 | Christopher Operisimilar↗ | Le Havre | 29 | €3.7m | 91 | 84 |
| 8 | Harrison Burrowssimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 24 | €9.2m | 91 | 85 |
| 9 | Álvaro Barrealsimilar↗ | Santos | 26 | €7.7m | 91 | 86 |
| 10 | Felix Agusimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 27 | €4.7m | 91 | 83 |
| 11 | Tobias Mohrsimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 31 | €800k | 91 | 83 |
| 12 | Nolan Gillotsimilar↗ | RAAL La Louvière | 24 | €500k | 90 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nikolas Ioannou
≈ 100% Nikolas Ioannou · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Possession won in att. third /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Nikolas Ioannou · strong: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Nikolas Ioannou · strong: Successful dribbles, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Accurate crosses /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nikolas Ioannou?
By Doppel's fit score, Mortadha Ben Ouanes (Kasımpaşa) is the closest profile to Nikolas Ioannou, with a 84/100 overall match. Bas Kuipers and Oso are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Nikolas Ioannou?
Yes. Alexander Rossipal (SG Dynamo Dresden) plays a similar left midfielder role and rates 84/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Nikolas Ioannou?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Nikolas Ioannou's 2025/26 season, then ranks left midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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