Who should replace Sikou Niakaté?
CBSporting Braga · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSikou Niakaté's profile ↗
Sikou Niakaté is a centre-back for Sporting Braga in the Primeira Liga, with 11 appearances and 938 minutes played in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Niakaté, Ronald Araújo of Liverpool FC and Tristan Crama of Millwall both offer a tactical fit score of 86/100, making them strong alternatives. James Tarkowski and Marcos Alonso are also notable options, with fit scores of 84/100 and 85/100, respectively.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ronald Araújosimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 27 | €22m | 94 | 86 |
| 2 | James Tarkowskisimilar↗ | Everton | 34 | €5.2m | 93 | 84 |
| 3 | Marcos Alonsosimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 36 | €1.3m | 93 | 85 |
| 4 | Tristan Cramasimilar↗ | Millwall | 25 | €12m | 92 | 86 |
| 5 | Arthur Theatesimilar↗ | Bologna | 26 | €17m | 92 | 86 |
| 6 | Emin Bayramsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €3.9m | 91 | 88 |
| 7 | Nordi Mukielesimilar↗ | Sunderland | 29 | €15m | 91 | 83 |
| 8 | Marc Guéhisimilar↗ | Manchester City | 26 | €66m | 91 | 83 |
| 9 | Federico Gattisimilar↗ | Juventus | 28 | €13m | 90 | 84 |
| 10 | Nathan Akésimilar↗ | Manchester City | 31 | €11m | 90 | 81 |
| 11 | Jimmy Dunnesimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 29 | €4.8m | 90 | 84 |
| 12 | Kristoffer Ajersimilar↗ | Brentford | 28 | €24m | 90 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Sikou Niakaté
≈ 100% Sikou Niakaté · strong: Shots, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, xG + xA /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Sikou Niakaté · strong: Sofascore rating, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Sikou Niakaté · strong: Touches, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Sikou Niakaté?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Ronald Araújo (Liverpool FC) does the closest job to Sikou Niakaté, at 94/100 on profile. James Tarkowski and Marcos Alonso follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Sikou Niakaté?
Yes — Marcos Alonso (Celta Vigo) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €1.3m, a 85/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Sikou Niakaté?
Doppel learns Sikou Niakaté's role profile from his 2025/26 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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