Players like Niklas Vesterlund
RB/RMFC Utrecht · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNiklas Vesterlund's profile ↗
Niklas Vesterlund is a right-back/right midfielder for FC Utrecht in the Eredivisie, aged 27, with a market value of €2m. Players similar to Vesterlund include Adrien Pinot from US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale, who has a fit score of 82/100, and Rayyan Baniya from Palermo, with a fit score of 79/100. These players reflect a comparable role and statistical profile to Vesterlund.
About Niklas Vesterlund
Niklas Vesterlund is a defensive-minded right-back known for his aerial prowess and solid defensive contributions. With an elite rating in aerial duels, he excels at winning headers and making crucial clearances, showcasing his reliability in the backline. However, his ability to impact the attack is limited, as evidenced by his low metrics in dribbling and final-third passing. Despite this, his durability is a plus, having missed few games, making him a dependable option for FC Utrecht.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Clearances, Aerial duels won.
12 players most similar to Niklas Vesterlund
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adrien Pinotsimilar↗ | US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale | 25 | €500k | 94 | 82 |
| 2 | Rayyan Baniyasimilar↗ | Palermo | 27 | €1.0m | 93 | 79 |
| 3 | Jannis Heuersimilar↗ | Preußen Münster | 27 | €900k | 92 | 79 |
| 4 | Brynjar Ingi Bjarnasonsimilar↗ | HamKam | 27 | €500k | 92 | 78 |
| 5 | Alvaro Mantillasimilar↗ | Real Racing Club | 26 | €1.2m | 91 | 80 |
| 6 | Arvid Brorssonsimilar↗ | Mjällby AIF | 27 | €400k | 91 | 80 |
| 7 | Jan Elvedisimilar↗ | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 30 | €700k | 91 | 78 |
| 8 | Ilario Monterisisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 25 | €2.7m | 91 | 80 |
| 9 | Juan Gutiérrezsimilar↗ | Mirandés | 26 | €800k | 91 | 80 |
| 10 | Pepe Sánchezsimilar↗ | Albacete Balompié | 26 | €600k | 91 | 80 |
| 11 | Rasmus Wikströmsimilar↗ | IF Elfsborg | 25 | €1.2m | 91 | 78 |
| 12 | Wes Hardingsimilar↗ | Millwall | 30 | €800k | 90 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Niklas Vesterlund
≈ 100% Niklas Vesterlund · strong: Aerial duels won %, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Niklas Vesterlund · strong: Clearances, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Niklas Vesterlund · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Niklas Vesterlund?
By Doppel's fit score, Adrien Pinot (US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale) is the closest profile to Niklas Vesterlund, with a 82/100 overall match. Rayyan Baniya and Jannis Heuer are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Niklas Vesterlund?
Yes. Arvid Brorsson (Mjällby AIF) plays a similar right back role and rates 80/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Niklas Vesterlund?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Niklas Vesterlund's 2025/26 season, then ranks right backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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