Who should replace Claus Niyukuri?
RBSarpsborg 08 · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitClaus Niyukuri's profile ↗
Claus Niyukuri is a right-back for Sarpsborg 08 in the Norwegian Eliteserien, with 13 appearances in 2026. Players who can replace Niyukuri include Kaine Kesler-Hayden from Coventry City, who has a fit score of 82/100, and Shaquil Delos of Grenoble Foot 38, with a fit score of 81/100. Both provide a strong tactical fit for the role, making them viable alternatives for clubs seeking a similar player.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shaquil Delossimilar↗ | Grenoble Foot 38 | 27 | €500k | 95 | 81 |
| 2 | Rubén Sánchezsimilar↗ | Espanyol | 25 | €1.7m | 93 | 80 |
| 3 | Elias Baumsimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 21 | €3.9m | 90 | 80 |
| 4 | Kaine Kesler-Haydensimilar↗ | Coventry City | 24 | €3.2m | 90 | 82 |
| 5 | Anthony Oyonosimilar↗ | Frosinone | 25 | €1.6m | 90 | 79 |
| 6 | Yan Valerysimilar↗ | Sheffield Wednesday | 27 | €1.5m | 90 | 81 |
| 7 | Neil Glossoasimilar↗ | Pau FC | 22 | €500k | 90 | 79 |
| 8 | Sergio Cuberosimilar↗ | Eibar | 27 | €800k | 89 | 79 |
| 9 | Álex Lizancossimilar↗ | Burgos Club de Fútbol | 23 | €1.3m | 88 | 78 |
| 10 | Daniel Imraysimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 23 | €700k | 88 | 82 |
| 11 | Armando Méndezsimilar↗ | Newell's Old Boys | 30 | €800k | 88 | 79 |
| 12 | Siebe Horemanssimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 28 | €2.9m | 88 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Claus Niyukuri
≈ 100% Claus Niyukuri · strong: Successful dribbles, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Claus Niyukuri · strong: Successful dribbles, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Claus Niyukuri · strong: Sofascore rating, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Claus Niyukuri?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Shaquil Delos (Grenoble Foot 38) does the closest job to Claus Niyukuri, at 95/100 on profile. Rubén Sánchez and Elias Baum follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Claus Niyukuri?
Yes — Shaquil Delos (Grenoble Foot 38) plays a similar right back role at roughly €500k, a 81/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Claus Niyukuri?
Doppel learns Claus Niyukuri's role profile from his 2026 season and ranks right backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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