Players like Shamar Nicholson
STClermont Foot · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitShamar Nicholson's profile ↗
The players most similar to Shamar Nicholson are Steve Mounié, Kaj Sierhuis, Niclas Füllkrug. Doppel rates Steve Mounié (Alanyaspor) a 81/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Edin Džeko scores 83/100 at about €900k. Data as of October 2026.
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Shamar Nicholson is a robust target forward, showcasing a strong aerial presence and the ability to distribute accurately with long balls. With a Sofascore rating in the top 49% of his peers, he demonstrates solid overall quality, particularly in winning aerial duels and making precise passes in the final third. His durability is a significant asset, having missed no games in the last three seasons, underlining his reliability on the pitch. While his finishing could improve, his strengths make him a valuable asset in attack.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Aerial duels won, Accurate final-third passes. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Shamar Nicholson
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steve Mouniésimilar↗ | Alanyaspor | 32 | €1.5m | 91 | 81 |
| 2 | Kaj Sierhuissimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 28 | €1.9m | 90 | 83 |
| 3 | Niclas Füllkrugsimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 33 | €3.7m | 90 | 83 |
| 4 | Valentín Castellanossimilar↗ | West Ham United | 28 | €29m | 89 | 80 |
| 5 | Jonas Windsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €4.2m | 89 | 80 |
| 6 | Lion Lauberbachsimilar↗ | Venezia | 28 | €2.3m | 89 | 80 |
| 7 | Edin Džekosimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 40 | €900k | 88 | 83 |
| 8 | Tolu Arokodaresimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 26 | €18m | 87 | 84 |
| 9 | Serhou Guirassysimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 30 | €34m | 87 | 80 |
| 10 | Marvin Pieringersimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 27 | €2.7m | 87 | 80 |
| 11 | Andrej Ilićsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 26 | €8.3m | 87 | 82 |
| 12 | Brian Brobbeysimilar↗ | Sunderland | 24 | €42m | 86 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Shamar Nicholson
≈ 100% Shamar Nicholson · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Shamar Nicholson · strong: Shots, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Shamar Nicholson · strong: xG + xA, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Key passes /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Shamar Nicholson?
Statistically, Steve Mounié (Alanyaspor) is the closest look-alike to Shamar Nicholson — a 81/100 profile match (91/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Shamar Nicholson?
By Doppel's fit score, Steve Mounié (Alanyaspor) is the closest profile to Shamar Nicholson, with a 81/100 overall match. Kaj Sierhuis and Niclas Füllkrug are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Shamar Nicholson?
Yes. Edin Džeko (FC Schalke 04) plays a similar striker role and rates 83/100 at roughly €900k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Shamar Nicholson?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Shamar Nicholson's 2023/24 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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