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 Eliteserien, having made 13 appearances in 2026, contributing 1 goal and 3 assists. For those seeking the best replacement for Niyukuri, Lorenz Assignon from Stade Rennais stands out with a fit score of 84/100. Other notable options include Siebe Horemans from Excelsior with a fit score of 80/100 and Perry Ng from Cardiff City, also at 81/100.
Best replacements for Claus Niyukuri
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lorenz Assignonsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 26 | €8.7m | 91 | 84 |
| 2 | Siebe Horemanssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 28 | €2.9m | 91 | 80 |
| 3 | Perry Ngsimilar↗ | Cardiff City | 30 | €1.3m | 91 | 81 |
| 4 | Jeremy Ngakiasimilar↗ | Watford | 26 | €2.7m | 91 | 81 |
| 5 | Daniel Imraysimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 23 | €700k | 90 | 83 |
| 6 | Femi Serikisimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 24 | €5.4m | 90 | 85 |
| 7 | Rasmus Kristensensimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 29 | €11m | 90 | 83 |
| 8 | Jayden Boglesimilar↗ | Leeds United | 26 | €16m | 90 | 84 |
| 9 | Marios Vrousaisimilar↗ | Rio Ave | 28 | €3.1m | 90 | 81 |
| 10 | Arthursimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 23 | €7.4m | 90 | 82 |
| 11 | Givairo Readsimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 20 | €24m | 89 | 83 |
| 12 | Kristoffer Ajersimilar↗ | Brentford | 28 | €20m | 89 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Claus Niyukuri
≈ 100% Claus Niyukuri · strong: Possession won in att. third, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Claus Niyukuri · strong: Accurate long balls, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Claus Niyukuri · strong: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Claus Niyukuri?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Lorenz Assignon (Stade Rennais) does the closest job to Claus Niyukuri, at 91/100 on profile. Siebe Horemans and Perry Ng follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Claus Niyukuri?
Yes — Daniel Imray (West Bromwich Albion) plays a similar right back role at roughly €700k, a 83/100 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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