Who should replace Niklas Hauptmann?
CAM/CMSG Dynamo Dresden · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNiklas Hauptmann's profile ↗
Niklas Hauptmann is an attacking midfielder/central midfielder for SG Dynamo Dresden in the German 2. Bundesliga. In the 2025/26 season, he made 31 appearances, contributing 5 goals and 5 assists. The best replacement for Hauptmann could be Rober González from NEC Nijmegen, who has a fit score of 87/100, or Boulaye Dia from Lazio, with a fit score of 83/100, both capable of fulfilling a similar tactical role.
Best replacements for Niklas Hauptmann
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rober Gonzálezsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 25 | €600k | 94 | 87 |
| 2 | Boulaye Diasimilar↗ | Lazio | 30 | €4.9m | 93 | 83 |
| 3 | Noël Asékosimilar↗ | Hannover 96 | 21 | €12m | 92 | 82 |
| 4 | Myles Peart-Harrissimilar↗ | Swansea City | 24 | €900k | 92 | 82 |
| 5 | Husseyn Chakrounsimilar↗ | Hannover 96 | 22 | €1.7m | 92 | 85 |
| 6 | Nathan Broadheadsimilar↗ | Ipswich Town | 28 | €6.8m | 92 | 84 |
| 7 | Pavel Šulcsimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 26 | €21m | 92 | 84 |
| 8 | Jamie Donleysimilar↗ | Oxford United | 21 | €1.6m | 92 | 81 |
| 9 | Camiel Neghlisimilar↗ | Millwall | 25 | €5.3m | 91 | 82 |
| 10 | Nick Woltemadesimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 24 | €59m | 91 | 81 |
| 11 | Felix Klaussimilar↗ | SpVgg Greuther Fürth | 34 | €500k | 91 | 83 |
| 12 | Pedrinhosimilar↗ | Konyaspor | 30 | €700k | 91 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Niklas Hauptmann
≈ 100% Niklas Hauptmann · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Niklas Hauptmann · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Niklas Hauptmann · strong: Successful dribbles, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Niklas Hauptmann?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Rober González (NEC Nijmegen) does the closest job to Niklas Hauptmann, at 94/100 on profile. Boulaye Dia and Noël Aséko follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Niklas Hauptmann?
Yes — Rober González (NEC Nijmegen) plays a similar attacking midfielder role at roughly €600k, a 87/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Niklas Hauptmann?
Doppel learns Niklas Hauptmann's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks attacking midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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