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Niklas Stark

Defender #4
Age 30 years
Nationality Germany
Market Value €4M

Career

No transfer history

Niklas Stark is Werder Bremen's Silver Wall. Boasting a decorated career with four international youth trophies, including the UEFA U21 Championship, the 31-year-old veteran has been a pillar of the Green-Whites' backline since 2022, consistently building his body of work at the highest level.

This season’s data paints Stark as a hybrid Wall and Engine. A standout Defense dimension on his performance pentagon marks him as a pure defensive specialist in the Bundesliga. His INTERCEPTOR badge at platinum level highlights a brilliant reading of the game, while his ENFORCER status ensures he remains a physical deterrent for any attacker. Across 7 appearances and 317 minutes of action, Stark has been a picture of reliability for the squad. While his Balance rating of 83 reflects his composed nature on the ball, his primary contribution remains his ability to shut down passing lanes and win crucial challenges, maintaining a consistent level of performance throughout the campaign.

Currently valued at €4M, Stark provides the veteran leadership required for the high Stakes of the top flight. His tactical discipline is essential for Werder as they look to secure their defensive foundation and navigate the pressures of a demanding domestic season.

Player Rating

Niklas Stark
87
Rating
58
slump
Form
⚡ Skills 75
🎯 Clutch 50
🎨 Style 83
📊 Ability 69
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Defender

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.

Niklas Stark is a elite INTERCEPTOR for Werder Bremen. Evidence: 2.6 Interceptions/90.

Also shows: above average ENFORCER (2.0 Tackles/90)

Player DNA

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

A developing player working on their overall game.

Physical profile: Physically Strong, Veteran Experience.

Niklas Stark Traits

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

vs Defenders

Height 71%
Weight 90%
Experience 85%

vs Bundesliga

Height 75%
Weight 91%
Experience 82%

Traits

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Player DNA

Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are

Dribbling: 12 - Ability to beat defenders with close control and skill moves Shooting: 5 - Clinical finishing, shot accuracy, and conversion rate Defense: 75 - Winning duels, tackles, interceptions, and blocks Workrate: 67 - Engine and intensity - total duels and physical commitment Passing: 0 - Vision, key passes, and ability to create chances
Dribbling
Shooting
Defense
Workrate
Passing
Dribbling 12
Shooting 5
Defense 75
Workrate 67
Passing 0
Key Strength 75 Defense
Area to Watch 0 Passing

Match Stats

Match-by-match record for Niklas Stark this season

Date Fixture League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
Mar 21, 2026 VfL Wolfsburg 0-1 Werder Bremen Bundesliga 61' 7.0 - - 37 Volkswagen Arena
Mar 08, 2026 Union Berlin 1-4 Werder Bremen Bundesliga 45' 6.7 - - 62 Stadion An der Alten Försterei
Feb 28, 2026 Werder Bremen 2-0 1. FC Heidenheim Bundesliga 97' 6.9 - - 20 Weserstadion
Feb 22, 2026 FC St. Pauli 2-1 Werder Bremen Bundesliga 97' 6.9 - - 56 Millerntor-Stadion
Feb 14, 2026 Werder Bremen 0-3 Bayern München Bundesliga 45' 5.9 - - 56 Weserstadion
Dec 20, 2025 FC Augsburg 0-0 Werder Bremen Bundesliga 83' 7.7 0 0 27 WWK Arena
Dec 14, 2025 Werder Bremen 0-4 VfB Stuttgart Bundesliga 40' 6.5 0 0 55 Weserstadion
Nov 29, 2025 Werder Bremen 1-1 1. FC Köln Bundesliga 51' 6.0 0 0 68 Weserstadion
Nov 23, 2025 RB Leipzig 2-0 Werder Bremen Bundesliga 0' - 0 0 42 Red Bull Arena
Nov 01, 2025 FSV Mainz 05 1-1 Werder Bremen Bundesliga 1' - 0 0 37 Mewa Arena
Oct 24, 2025 Werder Bremen 1-0 Union Berlin Bundesliga 8' 6.6 0 0 21 Weserstadion
Aug 30, 2025 Werder Bremen 3-3 Bayer Leverkusen Bundesliga 63' 5.2 0 0 92 Weserstadion
Aug 23, 2025 Eintracht Frankfurt 4-1 Werder Bremen Bundesliga 78' 6.3 0 0 61 Deutsche Bank Park

Player Market Value

Track Niklas Stark's transfer value changes and career value history

Current Value €4.0M
Peak Value €20.0M (Q4'18)
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