Who should replace Niko Hämäläinen?
LB/CBHaugesund · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitNiko Hämäläinen's profile ↗
Niko Hämäläinen is a left-back/centre-back for Haugesund in the Eliteserien, with 13 appearances, 1 goal, and 1 assist in 2025. Players who can replace Hämäläinen include Lukas Ullrich from Borussia M'gladbach, who has a fit score of 84/100, and Matthéo Xantippe of Grenoble Foot 38, with a fit score of 82/100. These players demonstrate strong tactical compatibility for the role.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matthéo Xantippesimilar↗ | Grenoble Foot 38 | 24 | €1.2m | 92 | 82 |
| 2 | Lukas Bergquistsimilar↗ | AIK | 26 | €400k | 92 | 81 |
| 3 | Roger Hinojosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 21 | €1.0m | 92 | 82 |
| 4 | Lukas Ullrichsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 22 | €6.2m | 92 | 84 |
| 5 | Andrea Bozzolansimilar↗ | Reggiana | 22 | €2.3m | 92 | 81 |
| 6 | Emmanuel Maviramsimilar↗ | Tondela | 25 | €400k | 91 | 81 |
| 7 | Jonathan Gómezsimilar↗ | Albacete Balompié | 23 | €800k | 91 | 82 |
| 8 | Tom Strannegårdsimilar↗ | IK Start | 24 | €600k | 91 | 86 |
| 9 | Thierry Lutondasimilar↗ | RAAL La Louvière | 26 | €600k | 90 | 82 |
| 10 | Jonas Lange Hjorthsimilar↗ | KFUM Oslo | 25 | €400k | 90 | 87 |
| 11 | Yusuf Özdemirsimilar↗ | Alanyaspor | 25 | €3.1m | 90 | 85 |
| 12 | Tommaso Corazzasimilar↗ | Cesena | 22 | €1.6m | 89 | 88 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Niko Hämäläinen
≈ 100% Niko Hämäläinen · strong: Successful dribbles, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Niko Hämäläinen · strong: Accurate crosses, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Niko Hämäläinen · low reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Niko Hämäläinen?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Matthéo Xantippe (Grenoble Foot 38) does the closest job to Niko Hämäläinen, at 92/100 on profile. Lukas Bergquist and Roger Hinojo follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Niko Hämäläinen?
Yes — Lukas Bergquist (AIK) plays a similar left back role at roughly €400k, a 81/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Niko Hämäläinen?
Doppel learns Niko Hämäläinen's role profile from his 2025 season and ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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