Who should replace Niko Giesselmann?
LM/LBSpVgg Greuther Fürth · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitNiko Giesselmann's profile ↗
Niko Giesselmann is a left midfielder/left-back for SpVgg Greuther Fürth in the 2. Bundesliga, with 26 appearances in the 2024/25 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Giesselmann, Ianis Stoica from CF Estrela Amadora has a fit score of 87/100, while Julien Boyer from US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale offers an 80/100 fit, making them strong alternatives for similar tactical roles.
Best replacements for Niko Giesselmann
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Julien Boyersimilar↗ | US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale | 28 | €600k | 91 | 80 |
| 2 | Ianis Stoicasimilar↗ | CF Estrela Amadora | 24 | €1.5m | 90 | 87 |
| 3 | Giacomo Quagliatasimilar↗ | Deportivo de A Coruña | 26 | €2.1m | 90 | 78 |
| 4 | Karim Zedadkasimilar↗ | Südtirol | 26 | €400k | 89 | 81 |
| 5 | Thierry Smallsimilar↗ | Preston North End | 22 | €7.7m | 89 | 80 |
| 6 | Gianluca Frabottasimilar↗ | Cesena | 27 | €1.5m | 89 | 81 |
| 7 | Mikael Ellertssonsimilar↗ | Genoa | 24 | €5.6m | 89 | 78 |
| 8 | Jon Baldasimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 24 | €900k | 88 | 79 |
| 9 | Eirik Franke Saunessimilar↗ | Bryne FK | 28 | €500k | 88 | 81 |
| 10 | Giuseppe Aureliosimilar↗ | Spezia | 26 | €700k | 88 | 84 |
| 11 | Tommaso Corazzasimilar↗ | Cesena | 22 | €1.6m | 87 | 85 |
| 12 | Marc Bolasimilar↗ | Watford | 29 | €1.5m | 87 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Niko Giesselmann
≈ 100% Niko Giesselmann · low reliability
≈ 100% Niko Giesselmann · strong: xG + xA, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Niko Giesselmann · low reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Niko Giesselmann?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Julien Boyer (US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale) does the closest job to Niko Giesselmann, at 91/100 on profile. Ianis Stoica and Giacomo Quagliata follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Niko Giesselmann?
Yes — Karim Zedadka (Südtirol) plays a similar left midfielder role at roughly €400k, a 81/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Niko Giesselmann?
Doppel learns Niko Giesselmann's role profile from his 2024/25 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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