Players like Niko Koulis
CBPreußen Münster · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNiko Koulis's profile ↗
Niko Koulis is a centre-back for Preußen Münster in the 2. Bundesliga, having made 16 appearances in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Koulis include Gabriel Otegbayo from Sheffield Wednesday, with a fit score of 81/100, and Rodri Suárez of Cultural Leonesa, also at 81/100. Atanas Chernev and Ewoud Pletinckx, with fit scores of 80/100, further exemplify comparable players in this defensive role.
About Niko Koulis
Niko Koulis is a reliable ball-playing centre-back known for his ability to create big chances from deep, showcasing vision that sets him apart in his role. With a Sofascore rating in the top 31% of his positional peers, he consistently delivers quality performances, contributing to the attack with assists while maintaining durability—missing no games in the last three seasons. Although aerial duels aren't his strongest suit, his playmaking ability makes him a valuable asset in building from the back.
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 · data: Sofascore, 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?
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