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, having made 18 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 2 goals and 1 assist. For those seeking the best replacement for Ioannou, Mortadha Ben Ouanes from Kasımpaşa, Bas Kuipers of Go Ahead Eagles, and Oso from Sevilla all present excellent tactical fits, each rated 84/100.
Best replacements for Nikolas Ioannou
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mortadha Ben Ouanessimilar↗ | Kasımpaşa | 32 | €1.4m | 93 | 84 |
| 2 | Bas Kuiperssimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 32 | €800k | 93 | 84 |
| 3 | Ososimilar↗ | Sevilla | 23 | €11m | 93 | 84 |
| 4 | Robert Skovsimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 30 | €1.9m | 92 | 82 |
| 5 | Alexander Rossipalsimilar↗ | SG Dynamo Dresden | 30 | €600k | 92 | 84 |
| 6 | Wendellsimilar↗ | FC Porto | 33 | €1.6m | 91 | 81 |
| 7 | Boy Kempersimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 27 | €1.1m | 91 | 84 |
| 8 | Ryan Manningsimilar↗ | Southampton | 30 | €3.0m | 91 | 85 |
| 9 | Christopher Operisimilar↗ | Le Havre | 29 | €3.7m | 91 | 84 |
| 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 · data: Sofascore, 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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