Players like Niklas Castro
LWSK Brann · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitNiklas Castro's profile ↗
Niklas Castro is a left winger for SK Brann in the Eliteserien, with 17 appearances, 4 goals, and 3 assists in 2025. Players similar to Castro include Ryan Fraser from Southampton, who has a fit score of 81/100, and Tom Zimmerschied from SV 07 Elversberg, with a fit score of 83/100. Both offer comparable roles and statistical profiles, making them potential alternatives for teams seeking similar attacking options.
About Niklas Castro
Niklas Castro is a creative left winger, excelling as a playmaker in the final third. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 2% of his peers, he consistently delivers with 9 goals and 8 assists this season, showcasing his precision in final-third passing and crossing. While his dribbling and duel success could improve, his ability to create big chances makes him a standout asset, though his injury history raises concerns about durability.
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes, Accurate crosses. Availability: 34 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Niklas Castro
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ryan Frasersimilar↗ | Southampton | 32 | €1.9m | 92 | 81 |
| 2 | Tom Zimmerschiedsimilar↗ | SV 07 Elversberg | 28 | €1.6m | 92 | 83 |
| 3 | Barış Atiksimilar↗ | 1. FC Magdeburg | 31 | €900k | 90 | 80 |
| 4 | Sebastian Nanasisimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 24 | €16m | 90 | 81 |
| 5 | Thorgan Hazardsimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 33 | €1.8m | 89 | 82 |
| 6 | Miguel Cardososimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 32 | €1.4m | 89 | 81 |
| 7 | Félix Correiasimilar↗ | Gil Vicente | 25 | €9.7m | 89 | 81 |
| 8 | Jakub Kamińskisimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 24 | €15m | 88 | 80 |
| 9 | Ivan Perišićsimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 37 | €1.2m | 88 | 81 |
| 10 | Kerem Aktürkoğlusimilar↗ | Galatasaray | 28 | €21m | 87 | 81 |
| 11 | Christos Tzolissimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 24 | €42m | 87 | 82 |
| 12 | Vincenzo Grifosimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 33 | €3.7m | 87 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Niklas Castro
≈ 100% Niklas Castro · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Big chances created /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Niklas Castro · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Niklas Castro · strong: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Niklas Castro?
By Doppel's fit score, Ryan Fraser (Southampton) is the closest profile to Niklas Castro, with a 81/100 overall match. Tom Zimmerschied and Barış Atik are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Niklas Castro?
Yes. Barış Atik (1. FC Magdeburg) plays a similar left winger role and rates 80/100 at roughly €900k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Niklas Castro?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Niklas Castro's 2025 season, then ranks left wingers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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