Players like Niko Koulis
CBPreußen Münster · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNiko Koulis's profile ↗
The players most similar to Niko Koulis are Gabriel Otegbayo, Rodri Suárez, Atanas Chernev. Doppel rates Gabriel Otegbayo (Sheffield Wednesday) a 81/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Rodri Suárez scores 81/100 at about €500k. Data as of October 2026.
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Niko Koulis is a reliable, ball-playing centre-back, showcasing his ability to create big chances from the back with impressive vision and passing. While he ranks lower in aerial duels, his durability is notable, having missed zero games over the past three seasons. Though not dominant in the air, Koulis’s playmaking from deep can be a valuable asset in transitioning play and initiating attacks.
Strengths: Big chances created. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Niko Koulis
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gabriel Otegbayosimilar↗ | Sheffield Wednesday | 21 | €900k | 91 | 81 |
| 2 | Rodri Suárezsimilar↗ | Cultural Leonesa | 24 | €500k | 89 | 81 |
| 3 | Atanas Chernevsimilar↗ | CF Estrela Amadora | 24 | €700k | 88 | 80 |
| 4 | Ewoud Pletinckxsimilar↗ | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 26 | €1.7m | 88 | 80 |
| 5 | Casper Widellsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €1.5m | 87 | 83 |
| 6 | Alec Van Hoorenbeecksimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 28 | €600k | 86 | 81 |
| 7 | Michał Heliksimilar↗ | Oxford United | 31 | €1.0m | 85 | 83 |
| 8 | Brayan Medinasimilar↗ | Tondela | 24 | €2.7m | 85 | 81 |
| 9 | Filippo Delli Carrisimilar↗ | Monza | 27 | €1.4m | 85 | 81 |
| 10 | Anselmo Garcia McNultysimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 23 | €1.4m | 85 | 82 |
| 11 | Patrick Nkoasimilar↗ | Eintracht Braunschweig | 27 | €700k | 85 | 81 |
| 12 | Linus Gechtersimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 22 | €3.2m | 84 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Niko Koulis
≈ 100% Niko Koulis · strong: Successful dribbles, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Niko Koulis · low reliability
≈ 100% Niko Koulis · medium reliability
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Niko Koulis?
Statistically, Gabriel Otegbayo (Sheffield Wednesday) is the closest look-alike to Niko Koulis — 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 Niko Koulis?
By Doppel's fit score, Gabriel Otegbayo (Sheffield Wednesday) is the closest profile to Niko Koulis, with a 81/100 overall match. Rodri Suárez and Atanas Chernev are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Niko Koulis?
Yes. Rodri Suárez (Cultural Leonesa) plays a similar centre back role and rates 81/100 at roughly €500k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Niko Koulis?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Niko Koulis's 2025/26 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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