Players like Niko Hämäläinen
LB/CBHaugesund · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitNiko Hämäläinen's profile ↗
The players most similar to Niko Hämäläinen are Lukas Ullrich, Tom Strannegård, Jonas Lange Hjorth. Doppel rates Lukas Ullrich (Borussia M'gladbach) a 84/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Jonas Lange Hjorth scores 87/100 at about €400k. Data as of October 2026.
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Niko Hämäläinen is a versatile left-back with a knack for finishing, showcasing a surprising goal-scoring ability for his position. Despite his overall quality placing him in the bottom tier among peers, his durability is commendable, having missed no games in the last three seasons. While he may struggle in duels and aerial challenges, his ability to contribute offensively sets him apart in a defensive role.
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90). Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Niko Hämäläinen
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lukas Ullrichsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 22 | €6.2m | 92 | 84 |
| 2 | Tom Strannegårdsimilar↗ | IK Start | 24 | €600k | 91 | 86 |
| 3 | Jonas Lange Hjorthsimilar↗ | KFUM Oslo | 25 | €400k | 90 | 87 |
| 4 | Yusuf Özdemirsimilar↗ | Alanyaspor | 25 | €3.1m | 90 | 85 |
| 5 | Tommaso Corazzasimilar↗ | Cesena | 22 | €1.6m | 89 | 88 |
| 6 | Anton Ekerothsimilar↗ | HamKam | 25 | €600k | 89 | 89 |
| 7 | Giuseppe Aureliosimilar↗ | Spezia | 26 | €700k | 88 | 87 |
| 8 | Taiga Hatasimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 24 | €2.4m | 88 | 84 |
| 9 | Gianluca Frabottasimilar↗ | Cesena | 27 | €1.5m | 88 | 83 |
| 10 | Ryan Gilessimilar↗ | Hull City | 26 | €11m | 87 | 84 |
| 11 | Dean Jamessimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 26 | €1.6m | 87 | 85 |
| 12 | Louis Oppiesimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 24 | €2.4m | 87 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Niko Hämäläinen
≈ 100% Niko Hämäläinen · strong: Big chances created, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Niko Hämäläinen · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Niko Hämäläinen · strong: Accurate crosses, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Niko Hämäläinen?
Statistically, Lukas Ullrich (Borussia M'gladbach) is the closest look-alike to Niko Hämäläinen — a 84/100 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 Niko Hämäläinen?
By Doppel's fit score, Lukas Ullrich (Borussia M'gladbach) is the closest profile to Niko Hämäläinen, with a 84/100 overall match. Tom Strannegård and Jonas Lange Hjorth are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Niko Hämäläinen?
Yes. Jonas Lange Hjorth (KFUM Oslo) plays a similar left back role and rates 87/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Niko Hämäläinen?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Niko Hämäläinen's 2025 season, then ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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