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 John Brooks, Tiago Gabriel, Timo Hübers. Doppel rates John Brooks (TSG Hoffenheim) a 80/100 overall match — 84/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, John Brooks scores 80/100 at about €200k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Niklas Stark
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Brookssimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 30 | €200k | 84 | 80 |
| 2 | Tiago Gabrielsimilar↗ | Lecce | 21 | €15m | 85 | 79 |
| 3 | Timo Hüberssimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 27 | €1.4m | 87 | 78 |
| 4 | Yarek Gasiorowskisimilar↗ | Valencia | 19 | €17m | 88 | 78 |
| 5 | Adrián de la Fuentesimilar↗ | Levante UD | 26 | €4.1m | 75 | 78 |
| 6 | Leopold Querfeldsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 22 | €19m | 79 | 78 |
| 7 | Chris Richardssimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 25 | €25m | 85 | 78 |
| 8 | Mats Hummelssimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 35 | €500k* | 81 | 78 |
| 9 | Jaydee Canvotsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 19 | €25m | 89 | 78 |
| 10 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 27 | €4.2m | 80 | 78 |
| 11 | Antoine Mendysimilar↗ | Nice | 21 | €9.7m | 85 | 77 |
| 12 | Jubalsimilar↗ | Auxerre | 31 | €1.6m | 77 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Niklas Stark
≈ 100% Niklas Stark · strong: Accurate long balls, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Niklas Stark · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Niklas Stark · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Niklas Stark?
By Doppel's fit score, John Brooks (TSG Hoffenheim) is the closest profile to Niklas Stark, with a 80/100 overall match. Tiago Gabriel and Timo Hübers are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Niklas Stark?
Yes. John Brooks (TSG Hoffenheim) plays a similar centre back role and rates 80/100 at roughly €200k.
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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