Who should replace Rasmus Niklasson?
LWGAIS · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitRasmus Niklasson's profile ↗
Rasmus Niklasson is a left winger for GAIS in the Swedish Allsvenskan, with 14 appearances, 2 goals, and 2 assists in 2026. For those seeking the best replacement for Niklasson, Yanis Issoufou from Montpellier (fit score 77/100) and Mario Engels from Heracles Almelo (fit score 74/100) are strong alternatives, both providing similar tactical roles on the pitch.
Best replacements for Rasmus Niklasson
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sam Bellsimilar↗ | Bristol City | 24 | €1.0m | 89 | 74 |
| 2 | Mario Engelssimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 33 | €300k | 88 | 74 |
| 3 | Yanis Issoufousimilar↗ | Montpellier | 20 | €1.1m | 88 | 77 |
| 4 | Abdelrahman Boudahsimilar↗ | Västerås SK | 27 | €700k | 87 | 75 |
| 5 | Makan Aïkosimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 25 | €1.0m | 87 | 75 |
| 6 | Adrian Benedyczaksimilar↗ | Parma | 26 | €4.9m | 87 | 74 |
| 7 | Nicolás Melamedsimilar↗ | Almería | 25 | €2.7m | 87 | 76 |
| 8 | Nico Serranosimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 23 | €1.6m | 87 | 75 |
| 9 | Victor Lindsimilar↗ | IF Brommapojkarna | 23 | €2.9m | 86 | 75 |
| 10 | Thierno Ballosimilar↗ | Millwall | 24 | €5.4m | 86 | 74 |
| 11 | José Manuel Arnáizsimilar↗ | Granada | 31 | €800k | 86 | 75 |
| 12 | Ianis Stoicasimilar↗ | CF Estrela Amadora | 24 | €1.5m | 85 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Rasmus Niklasson
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FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Rasmus Niklasson?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Sam Bell (Bristol City) does the closest job to Rasmus Niklasson, at 89/100 on profile. Mario Engels and Yanis Issoufou follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Rasmus Niklasson?
Yes — Mario Engels (Heracles Almelo) plays a similar left winger role at roughly €300k, a 74/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Rasmus Niklasson?
Doppel learns Rasmus Niklasson's role profile from his 2026 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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