Active in Bundesliga

Julian Niehues

Midfielder #16
Age 24 years
Nationality Germany
Market Value €2M

Career

No transfer history

Julian Niehues is Heidenheim's bronze Engine, a physically imposing midfielder who joined the club in the summer of 2024. At 25 years old and standing 1.95m tall, the Münster-born player brings significant stature to the pitch, building a strong body of work in the top flight after his successful transition from the lower divisions.

Operating as an Engine with a hybrid sniper profile, Niehues offers a unique blend of defensive coverage and clinical finishing. Over 14 appearances and 782 minutes of action, he has proven his worth as an INTERCEPTOR, consistently reading the game to break up opposition play. He is currently hitting top form, evidenced by an impressive return of three goals in his last five outings. His Shooting dimension is his standout attribute, providing a goal threat that complements his tactical positioning perfectly. With a form trend surging upward, he is quickly becoming a vital component of the starting eleven.

Holding a stable market value of €2M, Niehues represents a reliable asset for the club's tactical framework. The Intensity he brings to the center of the park will be crucial as the season progresses and the team looks to maintain its competitive edge.

Player Rating

Julian Niehues
21
Rating
13
slump
Form
⚡ Skills 15
🎯 Clutch 34
🎨 Style 60
📊 Ability 36
💰 Exceptional Opportunity
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Midfielder

Archetypes earned from what we've seen this season.

Scout Report

Our breakdown of how this player plays, built from this season's match data.

Julian Niehues is a above average INTERCEPTOR for 1. FC Heidenheim. Evidence: 1.4 Interceptions/90.

Player DNA

Are they a specialist or an all-rounder? The shape tells the story.

A specialist who excels in Shooting (77/100) but has room to grow in Passing.

Physical profile: Tall For Position, Physically Strong.

Julian Niehues Traits

Percentile rankings show how a player compares to others. 90% means they rank higher than 90% of comparable players.

vs Midfielders

Height 99%
Weight 98%
Experience 38%

vs Bundesliga

Height 95%
Weight 94%
Experience 40%

Traits

GIANT

Player DNA

Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are

Dribbling: 46 - Ability to beat defenders with close control and skill moves Shooting: 77 - Clinical finishing, shot accuracy, and conversion rate Defense: 62 - Winning duels, tackles, interceptions, and blocks Workrate: 23 - Engine and intensity - total duels and physical commitment Passing: 6 - Vision, key passes, and ability to create chances
Dribbling
Shooting
Defense
Workrate
Passing
Dribbling 46
Shooting 77
Defense 62
Workrate 23
Passing 6
Key Strength 77 Shooting
Area to Watch 6 Passing

Match Stats

Match-by-match record for Julian Niehues this season

Date Fixture League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
Mar 14, 2026 Eintracht Frankfurt 1-0 1. FC Heidenheim Bundesliga ' - - - 55 Deutsche Bank Park
Mar 07, 2026 1. FC Heidenheim 2-4 1899 Hoffenheim Bundesliga ' - - - 79 Voith-Arena
Feb 28, 2026 Werder Bremen 2-0 1. FC Heidenheim Bundesliga 45' 6.7 - - 20 Weserstadion
Feb 22, 2026 1. FC Heidenheim 3-3 VfB Stuttgart Bundesliga 75' 6.7 - - 100 Voith-Arena
Feb 15, 2026 FC Augsburg 1-0 1. FC Heidenheim Bundesliga 81' 6.3 - - 27 WWK Arena
Feb 07, 2026 1. FC Heidenheim 0-2 Hamburger SV Bundesliga 64' 6.9 0 0 33 Voith-Arena
Feb 01, 2026 Borussia Dortmund 3-2 1. FC Heidenheim Bundesliga 70' 8.5 2 0 100 Signal Iduna Park
Jan 24, 2026 1. FC Heidenheim 0-3 RB Leipzig Bundesliga 7' 6.7 0 0 33 Voith-Arena
Jan 17, 2026 VfL Wolfsburg 1-1 1. FC Heidenheim Bundesliga 0' - 0 0 41 Volkswagen Arena
Jan 13, 2026 FSV Mainz 05 2-1 1. FC Heidenheim Bundesliga 75' 6.3 0 0 40 Mewa Arena
Jan 10, 2026 1. FC Heidenheim 2-2 1. FC Köln Bundesliga 92' 7.3 1 0 66 Voith-Arena
Dec 21, 2025 1. FC Heidenheim 0-4 Bayern München Bundesliga 26' 6.3 0 0 50 Voith-Arena
Dec 13, 2025 FC St. Pauli 2-1 1. FC Heidenheim Bundesliga 78' 6.3 0 0 60 Millerntor-Stadion
Dec 06, 2025 1. FC Heidenheim 2-1 SC Freiburg Bundesliga 70' 6.6 0 0 65 Voith-Arena
Nov 29, 2025 Union Berlin 1-2 1. FC Heidenheim Bundesliga 90' 6.9 0 0 73 Stadion An der Alten Försterei

Player Market Value

Track Julian Niehues's transfer value changes and career value history

Current Value €1.5M
Peak Value €1.5M (Q2'23)
€1.5M €750K €0
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