Players like Nicolai Rapp
CM/CDM/CBKarlsruher SC · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNicolai Rapp's profile ↗
The players most similar to Nicolai Rapp are Fabio Ruggeri, Loïc Williams, Márton Dárdai. Doppel rates Fabio Ruggeri (Salernitana) a 81/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Niko Koulis scores 80/100 at about €400k. Data as of September 2026.
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Nicolai Rapp is a reliable defensive midfielder, showcasing solid aerial prowess with a top 27% ranking in aerial duels won. While his overall Sofascore rating places him in the bottom 37% of his positional peers, his durability is commendable, having missed only 14 games over the last three seasons. Though he may struggle with touches and dribbles, Rapp's ability to dominate in the air makes him a valuable asset in breaking up opposition plays.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %. Availability: 14 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Nicolai Rapp
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fabio Ruggerisimilar↗ | Salernitana | 22 | €1.3m | 94 | 81 |
| 2 | Loïc Williamssimilar↗ | Granada | 24 | €3.3m | 93 | 80 |
| 3 | Márton Dárdaisimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 24 | €2.6m | 93 | 81 |
| 4 | Christian Dalle Murasimilar↗ | Cosenza | 24 | €500k | 93 | 82 |
| 5 | Sergio Gonzálezsimilar↗ | CD Tenerife | 29 | €600k | 93 | 80 |
| 6 | Casper Widellsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €1.5m | 92 | 82 |
| 7 | Óscar Rivassimilar↗ | AD Alcorcón | 26 | €900k | 92 | 80 |
| 8 | Niko Koulissimilar↗ | Preußen Münster | 27 | €400k | 92 | 80 |
| 9 | Kazunari Kitasimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 21 | €1.8m | 92 | 81 |
| 10 | Xavi Sintessimilar↗ | Córdoba | 25 | €400k | 92 | 81 |
| 11 | Diego Gonzálezsimilar↗ | AD Ceuta | 27 | €600k | 91 | 79 |
| 12 | Anselmo Garcia McNultysimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 23 | €1.4m | 91 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nicolai Rapp
≈ 100% Nicolai Rapp · medium reliability
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≈ 100% Nicolai Rapp · strong: Accurate long balls, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nicolai Rapp?
By Doppel's fit score, Fabio Ruggeri (Salernitana) is the closest profile to Nicolai Rapp, with a 81/100 overall match. Loïc Williams and Márton Dárdai are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Nicolai Rapp?
Yes. Niko Koulis (Preußen Münster) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 80/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Nicolai Rapp?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Nicolai Rapp's 2025/26 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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