Players like Nikola Vasilj
GKFC St. Pauli · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNikola Vasilj's profile ↗
The players most similar to Nikola Vasilj are Aaron Ramsdale, Jan Reichert, Sebastiano Desplanches. Doppel rates Aaron Ramsdale (Newcastle United) a 84/100 overall match — 96/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Silas Prüfrock scores 85/100 at about €500k. Data as of October 2026.
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Nikola Vasilj is a reliable shot-stopper with a strong presence in goal, showcasing his skills as a positional goalkeeper. With a top 29% Sofascore rating, he excels in preventing goals, boasting an impressive rank in goals prevented per 90 minutes. His durability is a significant asset, having missed no games in the last three seasons, while his ability to command aerial duels adds further stability to his defensive efforts.
Strengths: Goals prevented, Touches, Aerial duels won. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Nikola Vasilj
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aaron Ramsdalesimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 28 | €13m | 96 | 84 |
| 2 | Jan Reichertsimilar↗ | 1. FC Nürnberg | 25 | €1.5m | 95 | 86 |
| 3 | Sebastiano Desplanchessimilar↗ | Pescara | 23 | €1.0m | 94 | 86 |
| 4 | Hans Christian Bernatsimilar↗ | Karlsruher SC | 26 | €1.0m | 93 | 83 |
| 5 | Silas Prüfrocksimilar↗ | SpVgg Greuther Fürth | 21 | €500k | 93 | 85 |
| 6 | Mathew Ryansimilar↗ | Levante UD | 34 | €1.7m | 93 | 86 |
| 7 | Nahuel Nollsimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 23 | €1.9m | 92 | 87 |
| 8 | Jasper Schendelaarsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 26 | €1.5m | 92 | 87 |
| 9 | Marko Dmitrovićsimilar↗ | Espanyol | 34 | €700k | 92 | 86 |
| 10 | Antonio Siverasimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 30 | €5.6m | 92 | 84 |
| 11 | Andreas Jungdalsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 24 | €3.8m | 91 | 85 |
| 12 | James Traffordsimilar↗ | Leeds United | 24 | €27m | 91 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nikola Vasilj
≈ 100% Nikola Vasilj · strong: Touches, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Nikola Vasilj · strong: Goals prevented · low reliability
Strengths: Goals prevented /90
≈ 100% Nikola Vasilj · strong: Shots, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Nikola Vasilj?
Statistically, Aaron Ramsdale (Newcastle United) is the closest look-alike to Nikola Vasilj — a 84/100 profile match (96/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Nikola Vasilj?
By Doppel's fit score, Aaron Ramsdale (Newcastle United) is the closest profile to Nikola Vasilj, with a 84/100 overall match. Jan Reichert and Sebastiano Desplanches are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Nikola Vasilj?
Yes. Silas Prüfrock (SpVgg Greuther Fürth) plays a similar goalkeeper role and rates 85/100 at roughly €500k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Nikola Vasilj?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Nikola Vasilj's 2025/26 season, then ranks goalkeepers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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