Players like Ivan Nekić
CB/RBHolstein Kiel · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitIvan Nekić's profile ↗
The players most similar to Ivan Nekić are Emmanuel Kakou, Ozan Kabak, Fabian Schär. Doppel rates Emmanuel Kakou (Cercle Brugge) a 83/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, George Campbell scores 84/100 at about €1.8m. Data as of August 2026.
About Ivan Nekić
Ivan Nekić is a dynamic centre-back/right-back known for his goal-scoring prowess and defensive reliability. With a Sofascore rating in the top 31% of his peers, he excels in finishing, ranking in the top 2% for non-penalty goals per 90 minutes, showcasing his unexpected attacking threat from the back. His ability to win possession in the attacking third further highlights his aggressive style, although creating big chances isn't his forte. With only 12 games missed over three seasons, he’s a durable asset for Holstein Kiel.
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals, Clearances. Availability: 12 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Ivan Nekić
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emmanuel Kakousimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 21 | €2.2m | 92 | 83 |
| 2 | Ozan Kabaksimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 26 | €15m | 92 | 83 |
| 3 | Fabian Schärsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 35 | €3.9m | 91 | 82 |
| 4 | Ismaelo Ganiousimilar↗ | RC Lens | 21 | €19m | 91 | 83 |
| 5 | Taha Altıkardeşsimilar↗ | Göztepe | 23 | €4.1m | 90 | 82 |
| 6 | Terry Devlinsimilar↗ | Portsmouth | 23 | €3.9m | 90 | 84 |
| 7 | Jarell Quansahsimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 23 | €48m | 89 | 82 |
| 8 | George Campbellsimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 25 | €1.8m | 89 | 84 |
| 9 | Daniel Tonolisimilar↗ | Modena | 24 | €3.8m | 89 | 83 |
| 10 | Jimmy Dunnesimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 29 | €4.8m | 89 | 82 |
| 11 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 89 | 84 |
| 12 | Abdelhamid Ait Boudlalsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 20 | €13m | 88 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ivan Nekić
≈ 100% Ivan Nekić · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Ivan Nekić · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Ivan Nekić · strong: Accurate long balls, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Shots /90, Touches /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ivan Nekić?
By Doppel's fit score, Emmanuel Kakou (Cercle Brugge) is the closest profile to Ivan Nekić, with a 83/100 overall match. Ozan Kabak and Fabian Schär are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Ivan Nekić?
Yes. George Campbell (West Bromwich Albion) plays a similar centre back role and rates 84/100 at roughly €1.8m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Ivan Nekić?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Ivan Nekić's 2025/26 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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