Players like Nikola Štulić
STLecce · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNikola Štulić's profile ↗
The players most similar to Nikola Štulić are Gorka Guruzeta, Dani Escriche, Phillip Tietz. Doppel rates Gorka Guruzeta (Athletic Club) a 81/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Michael Smith scores 78/100 at about €200k. Data as of October 2026.
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Nikola Štulić is a clinical penalty-box poacher, thriving as a goal-scoring striker with an impressive 16 goals in 29 appearances this season. Ranking in the top 11% of his positional peers, his ability to convert chances is underscored by his elite non-penalty goals per 90 minutes. With remarkable durability, he has missed no games in three seasons, proving to be a reliable asset for Lecce. While not known for dribbling, his finishing prowess and tactical awareness make him a standout forward.
Strengths: Non-penalty goals, Sofascore rating, xG + xA. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Nikola Štulić
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gorka Guruzetasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 30 | €4.6m | 92 | 81 |
| 2 | Dani Escrichesimilar↗ | Albacete Balompié | 28 | €500k | 91 | 78 |
| 3 | Phillip Tietzsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 29 | €3.8m | 90 | 79 |
| 4 | Roberto Fernándezsimilar↗ | Espanyol | 24 | €10m | 90 | 81 |
| 5 | Michael Smithsimilar↗ | Preston North End | 35 | €200k | 89 | 78 |
| 6 | Dženan Pejčinovićsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 21 | €16m | 89 | 81 |
| 7 | Gonzalo Garcíasimilar↗ | Fulham | 22 | €31m | 89 | 80 |
| 8 | Brynjólfur Darri Willumssonsimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 26 | €1.0m | 89 | 79 |
| 9 | Junior Adamusimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 25 | €2.8m | 89 | 79 |
| 10 | Patrick Bamfordsimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 33 | €1.0m | 89 | 81 |
| 11 | Emersonnsimilar↗ | Ipswich Town | 22 | €7.7m | 88 | 80 |
| 12 | Christian Kofanesimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 20 | €41m | 88 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nikola Štulić
≈ 100% Nikola Štulić · strong: Shots, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Nikola Štulić · strong: Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Nikola Štulić · strong: Possession won in att. third, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Nikola Štulić?
Statistically, Gorka Guruzeta (Athletic Club) is the closest look-alike to Nikola Štulić — a 81/100 profile match (92/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Nikola Štulić?
By Doppel's fit score, Gorka Guruzeta (Athletic Club) is the closest profile to Nikola Štulić, with a 81/100 overall match. Dani Escriche and Phillip Tietz are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Nikola Štulić?
Yes. Michael Smith (Preston North End) plays a similar striker role and rates 78/100 at roughly €200k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Nikola Štulić?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Nikola Štulić's 2025/26 season, then ranks strikers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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