Players like Nikola Katić
CBFC Schalke 04 · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNikola Katić's profile ↗
The players most similar to Nikola Katić are Mark McGuinness, Maximilian Großer, Charlie Cresswell. Doppel rates Mark McGuinness (Sheffield United) a 86/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Maximilian Großer scores 89/100 at about €700k. Data as of October 2026.
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Nikola Katić is a dominant aerial presence and a robust defensive stalwart, excelling as an aggressive front-foot defender. With an impressive Sofascore rating placing him in the top 22% of his peers, Katić showcases elite abilities in duels and aerial challenges, making him a formidable obstacle for attackers. While his long-range passing lacks precision, his reliability on the pitch stands out, having missed only eight games over the last three seasons, highlighting his durability and commitment.
Strengths: Aerial duels won, Duels won, Shots. Availability: 8 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Nikola Katić
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mark McGuinnesssimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 25 | €6.7m | 95 | 86 |
| 2 | Maximilian Großersimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 25 | €700k | 94 | 89 |
| 3 | Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 24 | €24m | 94 | 88 |
| 4 | Lloyd Jonessimilar↗ | Charlton Athletic | 31 | €1.1m | 94 | 85 |
| 5 | Adil Demirbağsimilar↗ | Konyaspor | 29 | €3.3m | 94 | 85 |
| 6 | Patrick Mainkasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 32 | €2.6m | 94 | 85 |
| 7 | Yerry Minasimilar↗ | Cagliari | 32 | €2.3m | 93 | 83 |
| 8 | Matthew Pollocksimilar↗ | Watford | 25 | €2.2m | 93 | 84 |
| 9 | Alberto Dossenasimilar↗ | Cagliari | 28 | €5.6m | 93 | 84 |
| 10 | Caleb Taylorsimilar↗ | Millwall | 23 | €4.6m | 93 | 88 |
| 11 | Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €3.6m | 92 | 87 |
| 12 | Timo Hüberssimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 30 | €1.4m | 92 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nikola Katić
≈ 100% Nikola Katić · strong: Aerial duels won, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Shots /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Nikola Katić · strong: Shots, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Nikola Katić · strong: Shots, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Nikola Katić?
Statistically, Mark McGuinness (Sheffield United) is the closest look-alike to Nikola Katić — a 86/100 profile match (95/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Nikola Katić?
By Doppel's fit score, Mark McGuinness (Sheffield United) is the closest profile to Nikola Katić, with a 86/100 overall match. Maximilian Großer and Charlie Cresswell are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Nikola Katić?
Yes. Maximilian Großer (Arminia Bielefeld) plays a similar centre back role and rates 89/100 at roughly €700k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Nikola Katić?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Nikola Katić'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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