Players like Nikolas Nartey
CM/CDM/CAMVfB Stuttgart · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNikolas Nartey's profile ↗
The players most similar to Nikolas Nartey are Eric Ebimbe, Brajan Gruda, Bryan Mbeumo. Doppel rates Eric Ebimbe (Eintracht Frankfurt) a 85/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Chiedozie Ogbene scores 84/100 at about €3.7m. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Nikolas Nartey
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 23 | €6.5m | 91 | 85 |
| 2 | Brajan Grudasimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 19 | €29m | 90 | 84 |
| 3 | Bryan Mbeumosimilar↗ | Brentford | 25 | €73m | 92 | 84 |
| 4 | Xavi Simonssimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 20 | €43m | 88 | 84 |
| 5 | Chiedozie Ogbenesimilar↗ | Luton Town | 26 | €3.7m | 92 | 84 |
| 6 | Adam Hložeksimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 22 | €10m | 91 | 84 |
| 7 | Paul Nebelsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 22 | €17m | 87 | 83 |
| 8 | Cyril Ngongesimilar↗ | SSC Napoli | 23 | €6.8m | 91 | 83 |
| 9 | Kai Havertzsimilar↗ | Arsenal | 24 | €53m | 89 | 83 |
| 10 | Kenan Yıldızsimilar↗ | Juventus | 20 | €72m | 89 | 83 |
| 11 | Evann Guessandsimilar↗ | Nice | 23 | €24m | 89 | 83 |
| 12 | Eliesse Ben Seghirsimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 19 | €21m | 89 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nikolas Nartey
≈ 100% Nikolas Nartey · strong: Successful dribbles, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Nikolas Nartey · strong: Successful dribbles, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Duels won /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Nikolas Nartey · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nikolas Nartey?
By Doppel's fit score, Eric Ebimbe (Eintracht Frankfurt) is the closest profile to Nikolas Nartey, with a 85/100 overall match. Brajan Gruda and Bryan Mbeumo are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Nikolas Nartey?
Yes. Chiedozie Ogbene (Luton Town) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 84/100 at roughly €3.7m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Nikolas Nartey?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Nikolas Nartey'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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