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 Pepelu, Kevin Sessa, Idrissa Touré. Doppel rates Pepelu (Valencia) a 78/100 overall match — 80/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Kevin Sessa scores 77/100 at about €800k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Cheikh Niasse
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 25 | €7.3m | 80 | 78 |
| 2 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 23 | €800k | 74 | 77 |
| 3 | Idrissa Tourésimilar↗ | Pisa | 27 | €4.9m | 82 | 77 |
| 4 | Nahitan Nándezsimilar↗ | Cagliari | 28 | €4.4m | 82 | 76 |
| 5 | Emirhan İlkhansimilar↗ | Torino | 21 | €6.3m | 80 | 76 |
| 6 | Marvin Mehlemsimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 26 | €800k | 75 | 76 |
| 7 | Kristian Thorstvedtsimilar↗ | Sassuolo | 26 | €12m | 77 | 76 |
| 8 | Jens Castropsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 22 | €9.3m | 78 | 76 |
| 9 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 25 | €3.2m | 83 | 75 |
| 10 | Nicolás Capaldosimilar↗ | Hamburger SV | 27 | €8.4m | 90 | 75 |
| 11 | Saúl Ñíguezsimilar↗ | Sevilla | 30 | €1.9m | 80 | 75 |
| 12 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 23 | €6.5m | 71 | 75 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Cheikh Niasse
≈ 100% Cheikh Niasse · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Cheikh Niasse · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Cheikh Niasse · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Cheikh Niasse?
By Doppel's fit score, Pepelu (Valencia) is the closest profile to Cheikh Niasse, with a 78/100 overall match. Kevin Sessa and Idrissa Touré are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Cheikh Niasse?
Yes. Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 77/100 at roughly €800k.
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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