Who should replace Dimitrios Nikolaou?
CB/LBBari · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDimitrios Nikolaou's profile ↗
Dimitrios Nikolaou is a centre-back/left-back for Bari in Serie B, with 23 appearances and 1 assist in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Nikolaou, Peter Ouaneh from Stade Lavallois offers a tactical fit score of 79/100, while Yoann Salmier from Clermont Foot has a fit score of 77/100. Both players can effectively fulfil similar roles in defensive setups.
Best replacements for Dimitrios Nikolaou
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Peter Ouanehsimilar↗ | Stade Lavallois | 28 | €600k | 92 | 79 |
| 2 | Yoann Salmiersimilar↗ | Clermont Foot | 34 | €700k | 90 | 77 |
| 3 | Iñigo Piñasimilar↗ | Huesca | 32 | €300k | 90 | 76 |
| 4 | Filip Beckmansimilar↗ | GAIS | 23 | €800k | 90 | 78 |
| 5 | Víctor Chustsimilar↗ | Cádiz | 26 | €3.7m | 89 | 76 |
| 6 | Victor Mayelasimilar↗ | USL Dunkerque | 22 | €2.2m | 89 | 78 |
| 7 | Lluís Lópezsimilar↗ | Real Zaragoza | 29 | €500k | 89 | 78 |
| 8 | Matia Barzićsimilar↗ | Cultural Leonesa | 22 | €900k | 89 | 80 |
| 9 | Iker Cordobasimilar↗ | Mirandés | 21 | €500k | 89 | 80 |
| 10 | Julien Kouadiosimilar↗ | Annecy FC | 27 | €900k | 89 | 79 |
| 11 | Mattéo Commaretsimilar↗ | Stade Lavallois | 24 | €500k | 88 | 76 |
| 12 | Loris Mouyokolosimilar↗ | Grenoble Foot 38 | 25 | €1.2m | 88 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Dimitrios Nikolaou
≈ 100% Dimitrios Nikolaou · strong: Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Dimitrios Nikolaou · low reliability
≈ 100% Dimitrios Nikolaou · strong: Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Dimitrios Nikolaou?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Peter Ouaneh (Stade Lavallois) does the closest job to Dimitrios Nikolaou, at 92/100 on profile. Yoann Salmier and Iñigo Piña follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Dimitrios Nikolaou?
Yes — Iñigo Piña (Huesca) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €300k, a 76/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Dimitrios Nikolaou?
Doppel learns Dimitrios Nikolaou's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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