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 Rubén Alcaraz, Anouar El Azzouzi, Stanko Jurić. Doppel rates Rubén Alcaraz (Cádiz) a 78/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Rubén Alcaraz scores 78/100 at about €300k. Data as of September 2026.
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Nicolas Seiwald is a robust defensive midfielder, excelling in breaking up play and providing a solid shield in front of the backline. His elite tackling and interception stats place him among the top 5% of his peers, showcasing his ability to read the game and disrupt opposition attacks. With impressive durability and consistent performances for RB Leipzig, Seiwald brings reliability and tenacity to the midfield, making him a valuable asset in high-pressure situations.
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions, Clearances, Touches. Availability: 5 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Nicolas Seiwald
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rubén Alcarazsimilar↗ | Cádiz | 35 | €300k | 92 | 78 |
| 2 | Anouar El Azzouzisimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €1.6m | 92 | 78 |
| 3 | Stanko Jurićsimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 30 | €1.1m | 92 | 79 |
| 4 | Roberto Gagliardinisimilar↗ | Monza | 32 | €1.2m | 91 | 79 |
| 5 | Peer Koopmeinerssimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 26 | €13m | 91 | 79 |
| 6 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 25 | €2.1m | 90 | 81 |
| 7 | Novatus Miroshisimilar↗ | Göztepe | 24 | €4.6m | 90 | 80 |
| 8 | Mikel Vesgasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 33 | €1.2m | 90 | 80 |
| 9 | Jackson Irvinesimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 33 | €1.1m | 89 | 79 |
| 10 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 28 | €7.3m | 88 | 83 |
| 11 | Ander Herrerasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 37 | €400k | 88 | 78 |
| 12 | Leonardo Lopessimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 28 | €2.6m | 88 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nicolas Seiwald
≈ 100% Nicolas Seiwald · strong: Accurate long balls, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Nicolas Seiwald · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Nicolas Seiwald · strong: Aerial duels won, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nicolas Seiwald?
By Doppel's fit score, Rubén Alcaraz (Cádiz) is the closest profile to Nicolas Seiwald, with a 78/100 overall match. Anouar El Azzouzi and Stanko Jurić are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Nicolas Seiwald?
Yes. Rubén Alcaraz (Cádiz) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 78/100 at roughly €300k.
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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