Players like Niilo Mäenpää
CM/CDMHalmstads BK · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitNiilo Mäenpää's profile ↗
Niilo Mäenpää is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Halmstads BK in the Allsvenskan, with 26 appearances and 1378 minutes played in 2025. Players similar to Mäenpää include Noah Naujoks from Excelsior, who has a fit score of 83/100, and Omri Gandelman from KAA Gent, with a fit score of 81/100. Other comparable options are Tomy Carbonell of Real Sociedad B and Yan Eteki from AD Alcorcón, both showcasing similar roles and profiles.
12 players most similar to Niilo Mäenpää
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 80 | 83 |
| 2 | Omri Gandelmansimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 26 | €2.8m | 84 | 81 |
| 3 | Tomy Carbonellsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 21 | €900k | 88 | 80 |
| 4 | Yan Etekisimilar↗ | AD Alcorcón | 29 | €700k | 94 | 79 |
| 5 | Santiago Castañedasimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €5.2m | 89 | 79 |
| 6 | Gustavo Assunçãosimilar↗ | AVS - Futebol SAD | 26 | €800k | 89 | 79 |
| 7 | Manolo Portanovasimilar↗ | Reggiana | 26 | €200k | 77 | 79 |
| 8 | Josh Laurentsimilar↗ | Burnley | 31 | €1.5m | 86 | 78 |
| 9 | Pascal Klemenssimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 21 | €2.1m | 89 | 78 |
| 10 | Muammer Sarıkayasimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 28 | €300k | 82 | 78 |
| 11 | Kevin Ackermannsimilar↗ | IF Brommapojkarna | 25 | €700k | 90 | 78 |
| 12 | Luca Bazzolisimilar↗ | Preußen Münster | 26 | €300k | 88 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Niilo Mäenpää
≈ 100% Niilo Mäenpää · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Niilo Mäenpää · strong: xG + xA, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Aerial duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Niilo Mäenpää · strong: Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Niilo Mäenpää?
By Doppel's fit score, Noah Naujoks (Excelsior) is the closest profile to Niilo Mäenpää, with a 83/100 overall match. Omri Gandelman and Tomy Carbonell are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Niilo Mäenpää?
Yes. Manolo Portanova (Reggiana) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 79/100 at roughly €200k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Niilo Mäenpää?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Niilo Mäenpää's 2025 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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