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 September 2026.
Building your XI? Put Niko Koulis in a lineup and get the whole team rated on real data.Build a lineup →About Niko Koulis
Niko Koulis is a ball-playing centre-back who excels in creating big chances from deep, showcasing his ability to initiate attacks despite a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 39% of his peers. His durability stands out, as he has missed no games in three seasons, highlighting his reliability. While his aerial prowess and accuracy in the final third could use improvement, his vision and creativity in distribution make him a valuable asset in transitioning play.
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 | Simon Gravessimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 27 | €1.4m | 86 | 80 |
| 8 | Michał Heliksimilar↗ | Oxford United | 31 | €1.0m | 85 | 83 |
| 9 | Brayan Medinasimilar↗ | Tondela | 24 | €2.7m | 85 | 81 |
| 10 | Filippo Delli Carrisimilar↗ | Monza | 27 | €1.4m | 85 | 81 |
| 11 | Anselmo Garcia McNultysimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 23 | €1.4m | 85 | 82 |
| 12 | Patrick Nkoasimilar↗ | Eintracht Braunschweig | 27 | €700k | 85 | 81 |
* 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 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.
Want the full, budget-aware shortlist with heatmaps and your own filters?
Run your own search on Doppel →