Who should replace Nikolas Ioannou?
LM/LBSampdoria · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNikolas Ioannou's profile ↗
Nikolas Ioannou is a left midfielder/left-back for Sampdoria in Serie B, with 18 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 2 goals and 1 assist. The best replacements for Ioannou include Mortadha Ben Ouanes from Kasımpaşa and Bas Kuipers from Sparta Rotterdam, both with a fit score of 84/100, indicating a strong tactical alignment. For those searching for players similar to Ioannou or who can replace him, these options offer a comparable skill set.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mortadha Ben Ouanessimilar↗ | Kasımpaşa | 32 | €1.4m | 93 | 84 |
| 2 | Bas Kuiperssimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 32 | €800k | 93 | 84 |
| 3 | Ososimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 23 | €11m | 93 | 82 |
| 4 | Robert Skovsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 30 | €1.9m | 92 | 82 |
| 5 | Alexander Rossipalsimilar↗ | SG Dynamo Dresden | 30 | €600k | 92 | 84 |
| 6 | Wendellsimilar↗ | São Paulo | 33 | €1.6m | 91 | 81 |
| 7 | Boy Kempersimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 27 | €1.1m | 91 | 84 |
| 8 | Christopher Operisimilar↗ | Başakşehir FK | 29 | €3.7m | 91 | 84 |
| 9 | Ryan Manningsimilar↗ | Southampton | 30 | €3.0m | 91 | 85 |
| 10 | Harrison Burrowssimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 24 | €9.2m | 91 | 85 |
| 11 | Álvaro Barrealsimilar↗ | Santos | 26 | €7.7m | 91 | 86 |
| 12 | Felix Agusimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 27 | €4.7m | 91 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nikolas Ioannou
≈ 100% Nikolas Ioannou · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Possession won in att. third /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Nikolas Ioannou · strong: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Nikolas Ioannou · strong: Successful dribbles, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Accurate crosses /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nikolas Ioannou?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Mortadha Ben Ouanes (Kasımpaşa) does the closest job to Nikolas Ioannou, at 93/100 on profile. Bas Kuipers and Oso follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Nikolas Ioannou?
Yes — Alexander Rossipal (SG Dynamo Dresden) plays a similar left midfielder role at roughly €600k, a 84/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Nikolas Ioannou?
Doppel learns Nikolas Ioannou's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks left midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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