Players like Niko Giesselmann
LM/LBSpVgg Greuther Fürth · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitNiko Giesselmann's profile ↗
The players most similar to Niko Giesselmann are Ianis Stoica, Karim Zedadka, Gianluca Frabotta. Doppel rates Ianis Stoica (CF Estrela Amadora) a 87/100 overall match — 90/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Karim Zedadka scores 81/100 at about €400k. Data as of July 2026.
About Niko Giesselmann
Niko Giesselmann is a shots-focused left midfielder who thrives on creating scoring opportunities, evident in his top 18% ranking for shots per 90 minutes. However, with a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 16% of his peers, he struggles to impact the game in the final third or defensively. His injury history raises concerns about his reliability, having missed 20 games over the past three seasons. Giesselmann's experience adds depth, but his current form suggests he may need to elevate his overall performance.
Strengths: Shots. Availability: 20 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Niko Giesselmann
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ianis Stoicasimilar↗ | CF Estrela Amadora | 24 | €1.5m | 90 | 87 |
| 2 | Karim Zedadkasimilar↗ | Südtirol | 26 | €400k | 89 | 81 |
| 3 | Gianluca Frabottasimilar↗ | Cesena | 27 | €1.5m | 89 | 81 |
| 4 | Eirik Franke Saunessimilar↗ | Bryne FK | 28 | €500k | 88 | 81 |
| 5 | Giuseppe Aureliosimilar↗ | Spezia | 26 | €700k | 88 | 84 |
| 6 | Tommaso Corazzasimilar↗ | Cesena | 22 | €1.6m | 87 | 85 |
| 7 | Ricardo Mangassimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 28 | €1.9m | 87 | 80 |
| 8 | Brando Moruzzisimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €1.4m | 87 | 82 |
| 9 | Boy Kempersimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 27 | €1.1m | 86 | 81 |
| 10 | Bas Kuiperssimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 32 | €800k | 86 | 80 |
| 11 | Liberato Cacacesimilar↗ | Empoli | 26 | €2.3m | 86 | 80 |
| 12 | Harrison Burrowssimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 24 | €9.2m | 86 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Niko Giesselmann
≈ 100% Niko Giesselmann · strong: xG + xA, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Niko Giesselmann · strong: Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Niko Giesselmann · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Niko Giesselmann?
By Doppel's fit score, Ianis Stoica (CF Estrela Amadora) is the closest profile to Niko Giesselmann, with a 87/100 overall match. Karim Zedadka and Gianluca Frabotta are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Niko Giesselmann?
Yes. Karim Zedadka (Südtirol) plays a similar left midfielder role and rates 81/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Niko Giesselmann?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Niko Giesselmann's 2024/25 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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