Players like Nicolas Seiwald
CM/CDMRB Leipzig · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNicolas Seiwald's profile ↗
The players most similar to Nicolas Seiwald are Pepelu, Abdoulaye Touré, Mikel Vesga. Doppel rates Pepelu (Valencia) a 81/100 overall match — 84/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Gonzalo Escalante scores 78/100 at about €400k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Nicolas Seiwald
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 25 | €7.3m | 84 | 81 |
| 2 | Abdoulaye Tourésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 30 | €2.4m | 83 | 80 |
| 3 | Mikel Vesgasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 30 | €1.2m | 89 | 79 |
| 4 | Gonzalo Escalantesimilar↗ | Cádiz | 30 | €400k | 89 | 78 |
| 5 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 30 | €1.0m | 76 | 77 |
| 6 | Emirhan İlkhansimilar↗ | Torino | 21 | €6.3m | 82 | 77 |
| 7 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 25 | €3.2m | 86 | 77 |
| 8 | Neil El Aynaouisimilar↗ | RC Lens | 23 | €22m | 82 | 77 |
| 9 | Saúl Ñíguezsimilar↗ | Sevilla | 30 | €1.9m | 83 | 77 |
| 10 | Christian Nørgaardsimilar↗ | Brentford | 30 | €4.8m | 89 | 77 |
| 11 | Roberto Gagliardinisimilar↗ | Monza | 29 | €1.2m | 88 | 77 |
| 12 | Rocco Reitzsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 23 | €22m | 84 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nicolas Seiwald
≈ 100% Nicolas Seiwald · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Nicolas Seiwald · strong: Aerial duels won %, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, xG + xA /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Nicolas Seiwald · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nicolas Seiwald?
By Doppel's fit score, Pepelu (Valencia) is the closest profile to Nicolas Seiwald, with a 81/100 overall match. Abdoulaye Touré and Mikel Vesga are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Nicolas Seiwald?
Yes. Gonzalo Escalante (Cádiz) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 78/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Nicolas Seiwald?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Nicolas Seiwald's 2025/26 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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