Players like Niclas Thiede
GKSSV Ulm 1846 · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitNiclas Thiede's profile ↗
The players most similar to Niclas Thiede are Noah Atubolu, Karl Hein, Muhammed Şengezer. Doppel rates Noah Atubolu (SC Freiburg) a 89/100 overall match — 98/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Silas Prüfrock scores 84/100 at about €500k. Data as of July 2026.
About Niclas Thiede
Niclas Thiede is a reliable shot-stopper with a strong presence in aerial duels, ranking in the top 27% among his peers. While his overall Sofascore rating places him in the bottom third of goalkeepers, his durability is a plus, having only missed 11 games over the last three seasons. Focused primarily on defensive duties, he could enhance his impact by improving his involvement in ground duels and clearances.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %. Availability: 11 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Niclas Thiede
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Noah Atubolusimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 24 | €24m | 98 | 89 |
| 2 | Karl Heinsimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 24 | €2.9m | 97 | 85 |
| 3 | Muhammed Şengezersimilar↗ | Başakşehir FK | 29 | €3.6m | 96 | 83 |
| 4 | Martin Delavalléesimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 22 | €1.5m | 94 | 88 |
| 5 | Thomas Kaminskisimilar↗ | Luton Town | 34 | €1.0m | 94 | 86 |
| 6 | Silas Prüfrocksimilar↗ | SpVgg Greuther Fürth | 21 | €500k | 93 | 84 |
| 7 | Stijn van Gasselsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 30 | €1.0m | 90 | 86 |
| 8 | Joël Drommelsimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 30 | €3.7m | 90 | 86 |
| 9 | Freddie Woodmansimilar↗ | Preston North End | 29 | €3.1m | 90 | 84 |
| 10 | Maarten Vandevoordtsimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 24 | €16m | 90 | 85 |
| 11 | Timo Jansinksimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 23 | €200k | 90 | 84 |
| 12 | Antonio Siverasimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 30 | €5.6m | 90 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Niclas Thiede
≈ 100% Niclas Thiede · strong: Accurate long balls, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Touches /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Niclas Thiede · strong: Touches, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Niclas Thiede · low reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Niclas Thiede?
By Doppel's fit score, Noah Atubolu (SC Freiburg) is the closest profile to Niclas Thiede, with a 89/100 overall match. Karl Hein and Muhammed Şengezer are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Niclas Thiede?
Yes. Silas Prüfrock (SpVgg Greuther Fürth) plays a similar goalkeeper role and rates 84/100 at roughly €500k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Niclas Thiede?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Niclas Thiede's 2024/25 season, then ranks goalkeepers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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