Who should replace Niklas Süle?
CB/RBBorussia Dortmund · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitNiklas Süle's profile ↗
Niklas Süle is a centre-back/right-back for Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga, with 15 appearances in the 2024/25 season. The best replacements for Süle include Gustaf Lagerbielke from Sporting Braga, who has a fit score of 82/100, and Ronald Araújo from Liverpool FC, also with a fit score of 82/100. Both players demonstrate a strong tactical fit for the role, making them suitable alternatives for Süle.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gustaf Lagerbielkesimilar↗ | Sporting Braga | 26 | €10m | 91 | 82 |
| 2 | José Copetesimilar↗ | Valencia | 27 | €4.5m | 88 | 79 |
| 3 | Ronald Araújosimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 27 | €22m | 88 | 82 |
| 4 | Axel Disasisimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 28 | €16m | 88 | 81 |
| 5 | Chancel Mbembasimilar↗ | Lille | 32 | €1.8m | 88 | 80 |
| 6 | Jacobo Ramónsimilar↗ | Como | 21 | €32m | 87 | 83 |
| 7 | Lewis Dunksimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €3.6m | 87 | 82 |
| 8 | Juan Foythsimilar↗ | Villarreal | 28 | €8.6m | 87 | 80 |
| 9 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 86 | 81 |
| 10 | Nicolás Otamendisimilar↗ | Benfica | 38 | €1.1m | 86 | 80 |
| 11 | Abubacarr Kintehsimilar↗ | Tromsø IL | 20 | €6.5m | 86 | 81 |
| 12 | Jarell Quansahsimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 23 | €48m | 86 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Niklas Süle
≈ 100% Niklas Süle · strong: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Niklas Süle · strong: Clearances, Touches · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Touches /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Niklas Süle · strong: Touches, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Shots /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Niklas Süle?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Gustaf Lagerbielke (Sporting Braga) does the closest job to Niklas Süle, at 91/100 on profile. José Copete and Ronald Araújo follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Niklas Süle?
Yes — Chancel Mbemba (Lille) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €1.8m, a 80/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Niklas Süle?
Doppel learns Niklas Süle's role profile from his 2024/25 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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