Players like Cheikh Niasse
CM/CDMHellas Verona · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitCheikh Niasse's profile ↗
The players most similar to Cheikh Niasse are Nicolás Capaldo, Gvidas Gineitis, Joel Silva. Doppel rates Nicolás Capaldo (Hamburger SV) a 78/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Joel Silva scores 77/100 at about €400k. Data as of September 2026.
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Cheikh Niasse embodies the archetype of a robust defensive midfielder, excelling in breaking up play and dominating aerial battles. With a Sofascore rating in the bottom 8% of his peers, he may not shine in creativity, but his impressive stats in duels and interceptions demonstrate his reliability and tenacity. Niasse's durability is a plus, having missed only seven games in the last three seasons, making him a dependable presence in the midfield for Hellas Verona.
Strengths: Aerial duels won, Duels won, Tackles + interceptions. Availability: 7 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Cheikh Niasse
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nicolás Capaldosimilar↗ | Hamburger SV | 28 | €8.4m | 91 | 78 |
| 2 | Gvidas Gineitissimilar↗ | Torino | 22 | €5.0m | 87 | 78 |
| 3 | Joel Silvasimilar↗ | Boavista | 23 | €400k | 86 | 77 |
| 4 | Finn Porathsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 29 | €800k | 86 | 76 |
| 5 | Gustavo Assunçãosimilar↗ | AVS - Futebol SAD | 26 | €800k | 85 | 78 |
| 6 | Lewis Mileysimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 20 | €27m | 85 | 77 |
| 7 | Daniel Requenasimilar↗ | Córdoba | 22 | €1.0m | 85 | 79 |
| 8 | Jackson Irvinesimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 33 | €1.1m | 85 | 77 |
| 9 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 28 | €7.3m | 84 | 80 |
| 10 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 27 | €3.2m | 84 | 78 |
| 11 | Mats Pannewigsimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 22 | €2.9m | 83 | 77 |
| 12 | Dariusz Stalmachsimilar↗ | 1. FC Magdeburg | 21 | €1.6m | 83 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Cheikh Niasse
≈ 100% Cheikh Niasse · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Cheikh Niasse · strong: Duels won, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Cheikh Niasse · strong: Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Cheikh Niasse?
By Doppel's fit score, Nicolás Capaldo (Hamburger SV) is the closest profile to Cheikh Niasse, with a 78/100 overall match. Gvidas Gineitis and Joel Silva are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Cheikh Niasse?
Yes. Joel Silva (Boavista) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 77/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Cheikh Niasse?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Cheikh Niasse'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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