Players like Niklas Schmidt
CM/CAM/CDMToulouse · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNiklas Schmidt's profile ↗
The players most similar to Niklas Schmidt are Kartal Kayra Yılmaz, Rémi Oudin, Mika Baur. Doppel rates Kartal Kayra Yılmaz (Beşiktaş JK) a 83/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Rémi Oudin scores 83/100 at about €900k. Data as of October 2026.
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Niklas Schmidt is a creative central midfielder with a knack for orchestrating play and delivering pinpoint passes. His elite ranking in long balls and crosses highlights his ability to switch the play and create scoring opportunities, making him a vital asset in Toulouse's attacking setup. While he has struggled with injuries, his overall quality remains impressive, ranking in the top 22% of his positional peers, showcasing his potential to influence matches when fit.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Accurate crosses, Key passes. Availability: 40 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Niklas Schmidt
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kartal Kayra Yılmazsimilar↗ | Beşiktaş JK | 26 | €2.4m | 93 | 83 |
| 2 | Rémi Oudinsimilar↗ | Catanzaro | 30 | €900k | 93 | 83 |
| 3 | Mika Baursimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €4.7m | 92 | 81 |
| 4 | Alex Salasimilar↗ | Mallorca | 25 | €1.0m | 91 | 81 |
| 5 | Vincent Sierrosimilar↗ | Parma | 31 | €3.2m | 91 | 81 |
| 6 | Gianluca Busiosimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €7.3m | 90 | 83 |
| 7 | Hakan Çalhanoğlusimilar↗ | Inter | 32 | €17m | 90 | 83 |
| 8 | Gjivai Zechiëlsimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 22 | €11m | 89 | 83 |
| 9 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 28 | €800k | 88 | 83 |
| 10 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | Burnley | 32 | €4.5m | 88 | 82 |
| 11 | Marvin Wanitzeksimilar↗ | Karlsruher SC | 33 | €900k | 88 | 82 |
| 12 | Max Birdsimilar↗ | Bristol City | 26 | €2.4m | 88 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Niklas Schmidt
≈ 100% Niklas Schmidt · strong: Accurate crosses, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Accurate long balls /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Niklas Schmidt · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Niklas Schmidt · strong: Aerial duels won %, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Accurate crosses /90, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Niklas Schmidt?
Statistically, Kartal Kayra Yılmaz (Beşiktaş JK) is the closest look-alike to Niklas Schmidt — a 83/100 profile match (93/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Niklas Schmidt?
By Doppel's fit score, Kartal Kayra Yılmaz (Beşiktaş JK) is the closest profile to Niklas Schmidt, with a 83/100 overall match. Rémi Oudin and Mika Baur are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Niklas Schmidt?
Yes. Rémi Oudin (Catanzaro) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 83/100 at roughly €900k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Niklas Schmidt?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Niklas Schmidt's 2025/26 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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