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 (Stade Brestois) 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 September 2026.
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Shamar Nicholson is a versatile striker with a knack for linking play and creating opportunities, showcasing his strengths in accurate long balls and key passes. With a Sofascore rating in the top 49% of his positional peers, he demonstrates solid quality, particularly in aerial duels and final-third accuracy. Remarkably durable, he has missed no games in the last three seasons, making him a reliable presence in the attacking setup, though his finishing could use refinement.
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↗ | Stade Brestois | 32 | €1.5m | 91 | 81 |
| 2 | Kaj Sierhuissimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 28 | €1.9m | 90 | 83 |
| 3 | Niclas Füllkrugsimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 33 | €3.7m | 90 | 82 |
| 4 | Valentín Castellanossimilar↗ | Lazio | 28 | €29m | 89 | 80 |
| 5 | Jonas Windsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €4.2m | 89 | 80 |
| 6 | Lion Lauberbachsimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 28 | €2.3m | 89 | 80 |
| 7 | Edin Džekosimilar↗ | Fenerbahçe | 40 | €900k | 88 | 83 |
| 8 | Tolu Arokodaresimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 26 | €18m | 87 | 82 |
| 9 | Marvin Pieringersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 27 | €2.7m | 87 | 81 |
| 10 | Serhou Guirassysimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 30 | €34m | 87 | 80 |
| 11 | Andrej Ilićsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 26 | €8.3m | 87 | 82 |
| 12 | Brian Brobbeysimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 24 | €32m | 86 | 82 |
* 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 best replacement for Shamar Nicholson?
By Doppel's fit score, Steve Mounié (Stade Brestois) 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 (Fenerbahçe) 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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