Players like Nik Prelec
STOxford United · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNik Prelec's profile ↗
The players most similar to Nik Prelec are Eneko Jauregi, Samuel Obeng, Raphael Odogwu. Doppel rates Eneko Jauregi (SD Amorebieta) a 77/100 overall match — 88/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Raphael Odogwu scores 75/100 at about €200k. Data as of July 2026.
About Nik Prelec
Nik Prelec profiles as a defensive-minded striker, excelling in clearances and aerial duels, showcasing his ability to contribute defensively from the front. Despite his impressive durability, having missed no games in the last three seasons, his offensive output has been limited, with a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom tier of his positional peers. While he offers value in physical battles, he needs to improve his goal-scoring and playmaking to elevate his game.
Strengths: Clearances, Aerial duels won. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Nik Prelec
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eneko Jauregisimilar↗ | SD Amorebieta | 30 | €700k | 88 | 77 |
| 2 | Samuel Obengsimilar↗ | Huesca | 29 | €500k | 88 | 77 |
| 3 | Raphael Odogwusimilar↗ | Südtirol | 35 | €200k | 87 | 75 |
| 4 | Mihailo Ivanovićsimilar↗ | Millwall | 22 | €8.7m | 87 | 76 |
| 5 | Alvaro Garcia-Pascualsimilar↗ | Cádiz | 24 | €1.3m | 87 | 78 |
| 6 | Juanmi Latasasimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 25 | €1.5m | 86 | 76 |
| 7 | Andri Guðjohnsensimilar↗ | Blackburn Rovers | 24 | €2.7m | 86 | 75 |
| 8 | Andrija Novakovichsimilar↗ | Lecco | 30 | €400k | 86 | 75 |
| 9 | Ivan Azónsimilar↗ | Real Zaragoza | 24 | €5.2m | 86 | 75 |
| 10 | Davis Mensahsimilar↗ | Mantova | 35 | €200k | 85 | 74 |
| 11 | Felix Tomisimilar↗ | Bastia | 26 | €600k | 85 | 77 |
| 12 | Omar Sadiksimilar↗ | Pau FC | 22 | €800k | 85 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nik Prelec
≈ 100% Nik Prelec · strong: Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Nik Prelec · strong: Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
≈ 100% Nik Prelec · strong: Aerial duels won, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nik Prelec?
By Doppel's fit score, Eneko Jauregi (SD Amorebieta) is the closest profile to Nik Prelec, with a 77/100 overall match. Samuel Obeng and Raphael Odogwu are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Nik Prelec?
Yes. Raphael Odogwu (Südtirol) plays a similar striker role and rates 75/100 at roughly €200k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Nik Prelec?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Nik Prelec's 2025/26 season, then ranks strikers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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