Players like Nikola Milenković
CBNottingham Forest · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNikola Milenković's profile ↗
The players most similar to Nikola Milenković are Ruairi McConville, Casper Widell, Ze Vitor. Doppel rates Ruairi McConville (Norwich City) a 80/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Timo Hübers scores 81/100 at about €1.4m. Data as of October 2026.
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Nikola Milenković is a commanding aerial presence and a robust defensive stalwart, excelling as a positional centre-back. With an impressive capacity for clearances and aerial duels, he stands out among his peers, showcasing elite defensive qualities. Despite being less involved in attacking phases, his durability is noteworthy, having missed no games in the last three seasons, underscoring his reliability at the back.
Strengths: Clearances, Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Nikola Milenković
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ruairi McConvillesimilar↗ | Norwich City | 21 | €3.3m | 92 | 80 |
| 2 | Casper Widellsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €1.5m | 91 | 86 |
| 3 | Ze Vitorsimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 25 | €2.4m | 90 | 82 |
| 4 | Daan Dierckxsimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 23 | €1.5m | 89 | 81 |
| 5 | Timo Hüberssimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 30 | €1.4m | 88 | 81 |
| 6 | Matthew Pollocksimilar↗ | Watford | 25 | €2.2m | 88 | 81 |
| 7 | Simon Gravessimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 27 | €1.4m | 88 | 81 |
| 8 | Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 24 | €24m | 87 | 84 |
| 9 | Anselmo Garcia McNultysimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 23 | €1.4m | 87 | 83 |
| 10 | Mark McGuinnesssimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 25 | €6.7m | 87 | 80 |
| 11 | Dan Zagadousimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 27 | €1.9m | 87 | 82 |
| 12 | Adil Demirbağsimilar↗ | Konyaspor | 29 | €3.3m | 86 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nikola Milenković
≈ 100% Nikola Milenković · strong: Shots, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Nikola Milenković · strong: Clearances, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Nikola Milenković · strong: Shots, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Nikola Milenković?
Statistically, Ruairi McConville (Norwich City) is the closest look-alike to Nikola Milenković — a 80/100 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 Nikola Milenković?
By Doppel's fit score, Ruairi McConville (Norwich City) is the closest profile to Nikola Milenković, with a 80/100 overall match. Casper Widell and Ze Vitor are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Nikola Milenković?
Yes. Timo Hübers (1. FC Köln) plays a similar centre back role and rates 81/100 at roughly €1.4m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Nikola Milenković?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Nikola Milenković'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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