Players like Niklas Kolbe
LB/CBHertha BSC · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNiklas Kolbe's profile ↗
Niklas Kolbe is a left-back/centre-back for Hertha BSC in the 2. Bundesliga, with 20 appearances and 976 minutes played in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Kolbe include Dimitrios Nikolaou from Spezia with a fit score of 80/100, and Marin Šverko from Venezia, who has a fit score of 78/100. These players share comparable roles and statistical profiles, making them suitable alternatives.
About Niklas Kolbe
Niklas Kolbe is a versatile left-back and centre-back known for his ball progression and ability to break lines through successful dribbles. With a Sofascore rating in the top 22% of his positional peers, he showcases solid overall quality and reliability, having missed only 18 games in the last three seasons. While his aerial duels and crossing accuracy could be more consistent, his dribbling ability makes him a valuable asset in transitioning play and maintaining possession.
Strengths: Successful dribbles, Sofascore rating. Availability: 18 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Niklas Kolbe
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dimitrios Nikolaousimilar↗ | Spezia | 28 | €800k | 93 | 80 |
| 2 | Marin Šverkosimilar↗ | Venezia | 28 | €1.6m | 91 | 78 |
| 3 | Abdoul Konesimilar↗ | Stade de Reims | 21 | €14m | 91 | 78 |
| 4 | Robin Frejsimilar↗ | GAIS | 28 | €600k | 91 | 79 |
| 5 | Peter Ouanehsimilar↗ | Stade Lavallois | 28 | €600k | 91 | 79 |
| 6 | Josue Escartinsimilar↗ | Red Star FC | 23 | €300k | 91 | 81 |
| 7 | Marco Imperialesimilar↗ | Carrarese | 27 | €1.0m | 91 | 80 |
| 8 | Alessandro Pio Ricciosimilar↗ | Sampdoria | 24 | €300k | 90 | 80 |
| 9 | Danilo Quarantasimilar↗ | Ascoli | 29 | €200k | 90 | 78 |
| 10 | Julien Kouadiosimilar↗ | Annecy FC | 27 | €900k | 90 | 79 |
| 11 | Yael Mouangasimilar↗ | Montpellier | 21 | €500k | 89 | 78 |
| 12 | Loïc Williamssimilar↗ | Granada | 24 | €3.3m | 89 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Niklas Kolbe
≈ 100% Niklas Kolbe · strong: Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Niklas Kolbe · low reliability
≈ 100% Niklas Kolbe · strong: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Niklas Kolbe?
By Doppel's fit score, Dimitrios Nikolaou (Spezia) is the closest profile to Niklas Kolbe, with a 80/100 overall match. Marin Šverko and Abdoul Kone are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Niklas Kolbe?
Yes. Josue Escartin (Red Star FC) plays a similar left back role and rates 81/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Niklas Kolbe?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Niklas Kolbe's 2025/26 season, then ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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