Players like Niklas Wiemann
CB/LBVfL Osnabrück · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitNiklas Wiemann's profile ↗
Niklas Wiemann is a centre-back/left-back for VfL Osnabrück in the 2. Bundesliga, with 28 appearances and 1 goal in the current season. Players similar to Wiemann include Adil Demirbağ from Konyaspor, who has a fit score of 82/100, and Michael Venturi of Cosenza, with a fit score of 81/100. Both players offer comparable roles and statistical profiles, making them suitable alternatives for teams seeking similar defensive capabilities.
About Niklas Wiemann
Niklas Wiemann is a sturdy, aerially dominant centre-back who excels in defensive duels and long-range distribution. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 17% of his peers, he may not be the standout in terms of overall quality, but his exceptional ability to win aerial duels and deliver accurate long balls makes him a valuable asset in set-piece situations. His reliability is underscored by missing just eight games over the last three seasons, showcasing his durability on the pitch.
Strengths: Aerial duels won, Accurate long balls. Availability: 8 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Niklas Wiemann
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adil Demirbağsimilar↗ | Konyaspor | 29 | €3.3m | 92 | 82 |
| 2 | Michael Venturisimilar↗ | Cosenza | 27 | €300k | 92 | 81 |
| 3 | Kazunari Kitasimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 21 | €1.8m | 91 | 81 |
| 4 | Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 24 | €24m | 90 | 83 |
| 5 | Gustavo Martinssimilar↗ | Grêmio | 24 | €4.1m | 90 | 81 |
| 6 | Maximilian Großersimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 25 | €700k | 90 | 84 |
| 7 | Justin Hubnersimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 23 | €1.0m | 89 | 85 |
| 8 | Casper Widellsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €1.5m | 89 | 83 |
| 9 | Mattia Banisimilar↗ | Palermo | 33 | €1.3m | 89 | 82 |
| 10 | Miguel Nóbregasimilar↗ | Rio Ave | 26 | €400k | 89 | 82 |
| 11 | Kacper Potulskisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 19 | €17m | 89 | 82 |
| 12 | Filippo Delli Carrisimilar↗ | Monza | 27 | €1.4m | 88 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Niklas Wiemann
≈ 100% Niklas Wiemann · strong: Aerial duels won, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Niklas Wiemann · low reliability
≈ 100% Niklas Wiemann · strong: Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Niklas Wiemann?
By Doppel's fit score, Adil Demirbağ (Konyaspor) is the closest profile to Niklas Wiemann, with a 82/100 overall match. Michael Venturi and Kazunari Kita are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Niklas Wiemann?
Yes. Michael Venturi (Cosenza) plays a similar centre back role and rates 81/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Niklas Wiemann?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Niklas Wiemann's 2023/24 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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