Players like Niklas Schmidt
CM/CAMToulouse · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitNiklas Schmidt's profile ↗
The players most similar to Niklas Schmidt are Joan Jordán, Kevin Stöger, Teji Savanier. Doppel rates Joan Jordán (Deportivo Alavés) a 86/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Joan Jordán scores 86/100 at about €1.0m. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Niklas Schmidt
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 30 | €1.0m | 92 | 86 |
| 2 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 30 | €1.9m | 89 | 85 |
| 3 | Teji Savaniersimilar↗ | Montpellier | 32 | €1.0m | 91 | 84 |
| 4 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 32 | €2.3m | 91 | 84 |
| 5 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 28 | €16m | 92 | 84 |
| 6 | Lucas Da Cunhasimilar↗ | Como | 24 | €18m | 93 | 84 |
| 7 | Muhammed-Cham Saračevićsimilar↗ | Clermont Foot | 23 | €3.7m | 84 | 84 |
| 8 | Paul Nebelsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 22 | €17m | 87 | 84 |
| 9 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €4.5m | 90 | 84 |
| 10 | Douglas Luizsimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 25 | €19m | 93 | 83 |
| 11 | Romano Schmidsimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 25 | €17m | 86 | 83 |
| 12 | Hakan Çalhanoğlusimilar↗ | Inter | 29 | €17m | 90 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Niklas Schmidt
≈ 100% Niklas Schmidt · strong: Accurate long balls, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Niklas Schmidt · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Niklas Schmidt · strong: Accurate long balls, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Key passes /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Niklas Schmidt?
By Doppel's fit score, Joan Jordán (Deportivo Alavés) is the closest profile to Niklas Schmidt, with a 86/100 overall match. Kevin Stöger and Teji Savanier are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Niklas Schmidt?
Yes. Joan Jordán (Deportivo Alavés) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 86/100 at roughly €1.0m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Niklas Schmidt?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Niklas Schmidt's 2023/24 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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