Players like Niklas Süle
CB/RBBorussia Dortmund · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitNiklas Süle's profile ↗
The players most similar to Niklas Süle are Gustaf Lagerbielke, Jacobo Ramón, Lewis Dunk. Doppel rates Gustaf Lagerbielke (Sporting Braga) a 82/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Jeffrey Gouweleeuw scores 81/100 at about €1.0m. Data as of September 2026.
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Niklas Süle is a ball-playing centre-back known for his exceptional passing range and ability to dictate play from the back. With a Sofascore rating in the top 30% of his positional peers, he excels in touches per 90 and accurate long balls, making him a key asset in transitioning from defense to attack. While he has faced injury challenges over the past few seasons, his technical proficiency and presence on the pitch make him a reliable choice when fit.
Strengths: Touches, Accurate long balls, Finishing (npG − npxG /90). Availability: 46 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Niklas Süle
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gustaf Lagerbielkesimilar↗ | Sporting Braga | 26 | €10m | 91 | 82 |
| 2 | Jacobo Ramónsimilar↗ | Como | 21 | €32m | 87 | 83 |
| 3 | Lewis Dunksimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €3.6m | 87 | 82 |
| 4 | Juan Foythsimilar↗ | Villarreal | 28 | €8.6m | 87 | 80 |
| 5 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 86 | 81 |
| 6 | Abubacarr Kintehsimilar↗ | Tromsø IL | 20 | €6.5m | 86 | 81 |
| 7 | Federico Gattisimilar↗ | Juventus | 28 | €13m | 85 | 81 |
| 8 | Adrián de la Fuentesimilar↗ | Levante UD | 27 | €4.1m | 85 | 84 |
| 9 | Harry Clarkesimilar↗ | Ipswich Town | 25 | €2.4m | 85 | 81 |
| 10 | Emin Bayramsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €3.9m | 85 | 83 |
| 11 | Mats Deijlsimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 29 | €1.9m | 84 | 81 |
| 12 | Tomoki Iwatasimilar↗ | Birmingham City | 29 | €1.8m | 84 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Niklas Süle
≈ 100% Niklas Süle · strong: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Niklas Süle · strong: Shots, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Niklas Süle · strong: Touches, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Accurate long balls /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Niklas Süle?
By Doppel's fit score, Gustaf Lagerbielke (Sporting Braga) is the closest profile to Niklas Süle, with a 82/100 overall match. Jacobo Ramón and Lewis Dunk are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Niklas Süle?
Yes. Jeffrey Gouweleeuw (FC Augsburg) plays a similar centre back role and rates 81/100 at roughly €1.0m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Niklas Süle?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Niklas Süle's 2024/25 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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