Players like Niklas Stark
CB/RBSV Werder Bremen · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNiklas Stark's profile ↗
The players most similar to Niklas Stark are Maksym Talovierov, Jaydee Canvot, Timo Hübers. Doppel rates Maksym Talovierov (Stoke City) a 78/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Timo Hübers scores 79/100 at about €1.4m. Data as of October 2026.
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Niklas Stark is a reliable defensive anchor, excelling as a clearances specialist and ball-playing centre-back. With a solid Sofascore rating, he showcases his strengths through consistent tackles, interceptions, and accurate long balls, making him a key asset in defensive stability. However, his injury history raises concerns about durability, having missed significant time over the past few seasons. While he may not contribute much offensively, his defensive prowess makes him a dependable presence in the backline.
Strengths: Clearances, Touches, Accurate long balls. Availability: 35 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Niklas Stark
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maksym Talovierovsimilar↗ | Stoke City | 26 | €2.2m | 92 | 78 |
| 2 | Jaydee Canvotsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 20 | €25m | 90 | 80 |
| 3 | Timo Hüberssimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 30 | €1.4m | 88 | 79 |
| 4 | Tiago Gabrielsimilar↗ | Lecce | 22 | €15m | 88 | 81 |
| 5 | Antoine Mendysimilar↗ | Nice | 22 | €9.7m | 88 | 80 |
| 6 | Yerry Minasimilar↗ | Cagliari | 32 | €2.3m | 87 | 78 |
| 7 | Konstantinos Mavropanossimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €20m | 87 | 78 |
| 8 | Robin Hranáčsimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 26 | €11m | 87 | 78 |
| 9 | Rio Hillensimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 85 | 80 |
| 10 | Miguel Nóbregasimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 26 | €400k | 85 | 79 |
| 11 | Chris Richardssimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 26 | €25m | 85 | 79 |
| 12 | Danilho Doekhisimilar↗ | Lazio | 28 | €14m | 83 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Niklas Stark
≈ 100% Niklas Stark · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Niklas Stark · strong: Clearances, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Niklas Stark · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Niklas Stark?
Statistically, Maksym Talovierov (Stoke City) is the closest look-alike to Niklas Stark — a 78/100 profile match (92/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Niklas Stark?
By Doppel's fit score, Maksym Talovierov (Stoke City) is the closest profile to Niklas Stark, with a 78/100 overall match. Jaydee Canvot and Timo Hübers are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Niklas Stark?
Yes. Timo Hübers (1. FC Köln) plays a similar centre back role and rates 79/100 at roughly €1.4m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Niklas Stark?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Niklas Stark'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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