Who should replace Niklas Castro?
LWSK Brann · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitNiklas Castro's profile ↗
Niklas Castro is a left winger for SK Brann in the Eliteserien, where he has made 17 appearances, contributing 4 goals and 3 assists. For those seeking the best replacement for Castro, Tom Zimmerschied from SV 07 Elversberg offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 83/100, while Ryan Fraser of Southampton follows closely with a fit score of 81/100.
Best replacements for Niklas Castro
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ryan Frasersimilar↗ | Southampton | 32 | €1.9m | 92 | 81 |
| 2 | Tom Zimmerschiedsimilar↗ | SV 07 Elversberg | 28 | €1.6m | 92 | 83 |
| 3 | Zlatko Tripićsimilar↗ | Viking FK | 34 | €1.0m | 92 | 78 |
| 4 | Linton Mainasimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 27 | €3.3m | 92 | 77 |
| 5 | Barış Atiksimilar↗ | 1. FC Magdeburg | 31 | €900k | 90 | 80 |
| 6 | Jannik Rocheltsimilar↗ | SV 07 Elversberg | 28 | €800k | 90 | 78 |
| 7 | Sebastian Nanasisimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 24 | €16m | 90 | 81 |
| 8 | Thorgan Hazardsimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 33 | €1.8m | 89 | 82 |
| 9 | Miguel Cardososimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 32 | €1.4m | 89 | 81 |
| 10 | Félix Correiasimilar↗ | Gil Vicente | 25 | €9.7m | 89 | 81 |
| 11 | Jakub Kamińskisimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 24 | €15m | 88 | 80 |
| 12 | Ivan Perišićsimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 37 | €1.2m | 88 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Niklas Castro
≈ 100% Niklas Castro · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Big chances created /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Niklas Castro · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Niklas Castro · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Niklas Castro?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Ryan Fraser (Southampton) does the closest job to Niklas Castro, at 92/100 on profile. Tom Zimmerschied and Zlatko Tripić follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Niklas Castro?
Yes — Jannik Rochelt (SV 07 Elversberg) plays a similar left winger role at roughly €800k, a 78/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Niklas Castro?
Doppel learns Niklas Castro's role profile from his 2025 season and ranks left wingers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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