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, Ronald Araújo, Axel Disasi. 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 October 2026.
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Niklas Süle is a ball-playing centre-back with an exceptional ability to dictate play from the back. His top-tier touches and accurate long balls demonstrate his proficiency in transitioning the ball effectively, making him a vital asset in building attacks. While he has struggled with injuries, his overall quality remains strong, placing him in the top 30% of his positional peers, showcasing his reliability 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 | Ronald Araújosimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 27 | €22m | 88 | 82 |
| 3 | Axel Disasisimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 28 | €16m | 88 | 81 |
| 4 | Jacobo Ramónsimilar↗ | Como | 21 | €32m | 87 | 83 |
| 5 | Lewis Dunksimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €3.6m | 87 | 82 |
| 6 | Juan Foythsimilar↗ | Villarreal | 28 | €8.6m | 87 | 80 |
| 7 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 86 | 81 |
| 8 | Abubacarr Kintehsimilar↗ | Tromsø IL | 20 | €6.5m | 86 | 81 |
| 9 | Federico Gattisimilar↗ | Juventus | 28 | €13m | 85 | 81 |
| 10 | Adrián de la Fuentesimilar↗ | Levante UD | 27 | €4.1m | 85 | 84 |
| 11 | Harry Clarkesimilar↗ | Charlton Athletic | 25 | €2.4m | 85 | 81 |
| 12 | Emin Bayramsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €3.9m | 85 | 83 |
* 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, Touches /90
≈ 100% Niklas Süle · strong: Touches, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Shots /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Niklas Süle · strong: Touches, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Niklas Süle?
Statistically, Gustaf Lagerbielke (Sporting Braga) is the closest look-alike to Niklas Süle — a 82/100 profile match (91/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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. Ronald Araújo and Axel Disasi 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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