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 Norwegian Eliteserien, with 13 appearances in 2025. For those searching for the best replacement for Hämäläinen, Lukas Ullrich (Borussia M'gladbach, fit 85/100) and Ryan Sessegnon (Fulham, fit 85/100) offer strong tactical fits. Alternatively, Rúnar Þór Sigurgeirsson (Willem II Tilburg, fit 84/100) presents a cheaper option with similar capabilities.
Best replacements for Niko Hämäläinen
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lukas Ullrichsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 22 | €6.2m | 95 | 85 |
| 2 | Rúnar Þór Sigurgeirssonsimilar↗ | Willem II Tilburg | 27 | €400k | 93 | 84 |
| 3 | Ryan Sessegnonsimilar↗ | Fulham | 26 | €21m | 93 | 85 |
| 4 | Hamza Mendylsimilar↗ | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 29 | €800k | 93 | 83 |
| 5 | Arthur Zagresimilar↗ | Excelsior | 25 | €1.8m | 92 | 87 |
| 6 | Sebastian Revansimilar↗ | Rotherham United | 23 | €500k | 92 | 85 |
| 7 | Jordan Zemurasimilar↗ | Udinese | 27 | €4.5m | 92 | 85 |
| 8 | Mees De Witsimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 28 | €5.8m | 91 | 85 |
| 9 | Daniel Svenssonsimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 24 | €20m | 91 | 86 |
| 10 | Aske Adelgaardsimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 23 | €900k | 91 | 85 |
| 11 | Yusuf Özdemirsimilar↗ | Alanyaspor | 25 | €3.1m | 91 | 86 |
| 12 | Emanuele Valerisimilar↗ | Parma | 28 | €2.9m | 91 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Niko Hämäläinen
≈ 100% Niko Hämäläinen · strong: Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Niko Hämäläinen · strong: Big chances created, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Niko Hämäläinen · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Niko Hämäläinen?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Lukas Ullrich (Borussia M'gladbach) does the closest job to Niko Hämäläinen, at 95/100 on profile. Rúnar Þór Sigurgeirsson and Ryan Sessegnon follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Niko Hämäläinen?
Yes — Rúnar Þór Sigurgeirsson (Willem II Tilburg) plays a similar left back role at roughly €400k, a 84/100 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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