Players like Niklas Schmidt
CM/CAMDarmstadt 98 · 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 (Kayserispor) a 83/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Görkem Sağlam scores 82/100 at about €800k. Data as of September 2026.
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Niklas Schmidt is a creative playmaker with a keen eye for long passes and an ability to deliver precise crosses, making him a vital cog in the midfield. His top-tier metrics in accurate long balls and key passes highlight his capacity to unlock defenses, placing him in the top 27% of his positional peers. While his aerial dueling leaves room for improvement, his vision and distribution are invaluable assets, although his injury history raises concerns about his long-term availability.
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↗ | Kayserispor | 26 | €2.4m | 93 | 83 |
| 2 | Rémi Oudinsimilar↗ | Lecce | 30 | €900k | 93 | 82 |
| 3 | Mika Baursimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €4.7m | 92 | 81 |
| 4 | Alex Salasimilar↗ | Córdoba | 25 | €1.0m | 91 | 81 |
| 5 | Gianluca Busiosimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €7.3m | 90 | 83 |
| 6 | Hakan Çalhanoğlusimilar↗ | Inter | 32 | €17m | 90 | 83 |
| 7 | Gjivai Zechiëlsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 22 | €11m | 89 | 83 |
| 8 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Hatayspor | 28 | €800k | 88 | 82 |
| 9 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 32 | €4.5m | 88 | 82 |
| 10 | Max Birdsimilar↗ | Bristol City | 26 | €2.4m | 88 | 81 |
| 11 | Nuno Santossimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 27 | €2.7m | 87 | 83 |
| 12 | Sydie Pecksimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 22 | €15m | 87 | 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 best replacement for Niklas Schmidt?
By Doppel's fit score, Kartal Kayra Yılmaz (Kayserispor) 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. Görkem Sağlam (Hatayspor) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 82/100 at roughly €800k.
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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