Best Alternatives to Julian Niehues

Top 3 Alternatives to Julian Niehues

1. 1.Florian Neuhaus85% DNA match·Borussia Mönchengladbach€3.5M
2. 2.Niklas Hauptmann85% DNA match·Dynamo Dresden€3.4M
3. 3.Grischa Prömel85% DNA match·TSG Hoffenheim€3.0M

Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

Playing Style Analysis

A Box-to-Box. Statistically, he stands out as a proven goalscorer (0.49 goals/90), active in the tackle (1.9 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (59% duel success), heavily involved in play (55 touches/90), uses long balls frequently (5.7/90) and active off the ball (2.8 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. Note: this profile is based on 555 minutes of playing time this season. The three most similar players to Julian Niehues by playing style are:

• Florian Neuhaus(85% match) — A Midfielder. Statistically, he stands out as heavily involved in play (56 touches/90). However, he loses possession under pressure (1.9 dispossessed/90).
• Niklas Hauptmann(85% match) — A Balanced Midfielder. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.21 goals/90), a prolific assist provider (0.25 assists/90) and active off the ball (2.0 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
• Grischa Prömel(85% match) — A Box-to-Box. Statistically, he stands out as a proven goalscorer (0.42 goals/90), heavily involved in play (64 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.5 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

Similarity is calculated using per-90 performance data across multiple playing style dimensions. How Player DNA matching works →