Players like Julian Niehues
CM/CDM1. FC Heidenheim · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fit
The players most similar to Julian Niehues are Tomáš Souček, Kevin Sessa, Jens Stage. Doppel rates Tomáš Souček (West Ham United) a 80/100 overall match — 88/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Giulio Maggiore scores 78/100 at about €500k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Julian Niehues
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tomáš Souček | West Ham United | 28 | €9.7m | 88 | 80 |
| 2 | Kevin Sessa | 1. FC Heidenheim | 23 | €800k | 78 | 80 |
| 3 | Jens Stage | SV Werder Bremen | 29 | €14m | 86 | 79 |
| 4 | Cesare Casadei | Torino | 22 | €16m | 87 | 79 |
| 5 | Jan Schöppner | 1. FC Heidenheim | 25 | €3.2m | 88 | 78 |
| 6 | Eric Ebimbe | Eintracht Frankfurt | 23 | €6.5m | 76 | 78 |
| 7 | Giulio Maggiore | Salernitana | 25 | €500k | 91 | 78 |
| 8 | Amir Richardson | Stade de Reims | 21 | €3.9m | 88 | 78 |
| 9 | Neil El Aynaoui | RC Lens | 23 | €22m | 83 | 77 |
| 10 | Christoph Baumgartner | RB Leipzig | 26 | €42m | 79 | 77 |
| 11 | Rolando Mandragora | Fiorentina | 28 | €8.6m | 84 | 77 |
| 12 | Jae-sung Lee | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 32 | €2.1m | 82 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Julian Niehues
≈ 100% Julian Niehues · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Julian Niehues · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Julian Niehues · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Julian Niehues?
By Doppel's fit score, Tomáš Souček (West Ham United) is the closest profile to Julian Niehues, with a 80/100 overall match. Kevin Sessa and Jens Stage are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Julian Niehues?
Yes. Giulio Maggiore (Salernitana) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 78/100 at roughly €500k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Julian Niehues?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Julian Niehues'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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