Players like Sikou Niakaté
CBSporting Braga · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSikou Niakaté's profile ↗
The players most similar to Sikou Niakaté are Ronald Araújo, James Tarkowski, Marcos Alonso. Doppel rates Ronald Araújo (FC Barcelona) a 85/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Marcos Alonso scores 85/100 at about €1.3m. Data as of September 2026.
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Sikou Niakaté is a reliable ball-playing centre-back, showcasing notable strength in aerial duels and a solid passing range into the final third. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 28% of his peers, he demonstrates a strong command of defensive situations while contributing effectively to build-up play. However, his injury record raises concerns about his availability, making consistency a potential issue for his overall impact.
Strengths: Aerial duels won, Touches, Aerial duels won %. Availability: 35 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Sikou Niakaté
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ronald Araújosimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 27 | €22m | 94 | 85 |
| 2 | James Tarkowskisimilar↗ | Everton | 34 | €5.2m | 93 | 84 |
| 3 | Marcos Alonsosimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 36 | €1.3m | 93 | 85 |
| 4 | Tristan Cramasimilar↗ | Millwall | 25 | €12m | 92 | 86 |
| 5 | Arthur Theatesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 26 | €17m | 92 | 84 |
| 6 | Emin Bayramsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €3.9m | 91 | 88 |
| 7 | Federico Gattisimilar↗ | Juventus | 28 | €13m | 90 | 84 |
| 8 | Jimmy Dunnesimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 29 | €4.8m | 90 | 84 |
| 9 | Amir Murillosimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 30 | €6.6m | 90 | 84 |
| 10 | Danny Bakkersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €500k | 90 | 86 |
| 11 | Reece Burkesimilar↗ | Luton Town | 30 | €1.0m | 90 | 84 |
| 12 | Jacobo Ramónsimilar↗ | Como | 21 | €32m | 89 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Sikou Niakaté
≈ 100% Sikou Niakaté · strong: Shots, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, xG + xA /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Sikou Niakaté · strong: Sofascore rating, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Sikou Niakaté · strong: Touches, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Sikou Niakaté?
By Doppel's fit score, Ronald Araújo (FC Barcelona) is the closest profile to Sikou Niakaté, with a 85/100 overall match. James Tarkowski and Marcos Alonso are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Sikou Niakaté?
Yes. Marcos Alonso (Celta Vigo) plays a similar centre back role and rates 85/100 at roughly €1.3m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Sikou Niakaté?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Sikou Niakaté's 2025/26 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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