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Niklas Ribeiro
CDM · Defensive Midfielder #17 Free Agent Semi-Pro · 2nd division

Niklas Ribeiro

📍 Canada · 🎂 22 yrs · 🛡️ USM Alger (Algiers) · 🏆 Ligue 1 · 💶 €1.8M
Languages: English
0Goals
0Assists
0Appearances
0Minutes

Current club

USM Alger

Algiers, Algeria

Ligue 1 · Semi-Pro · 2nd division

Transfer wishes

Clubs this player aspires to join

  • Villarreal CF Spain · La Liga · Professional
  • Beşiktaş Turkey · Süper Lig · Professional
  • AS Monaco France · Ligue 1 · Professional

Player Bio

Niklas Ribeiro is a right-footed defensive midfielder at USM Alger (Algiers). Speaks English. Tracked by Sportify's AI scouting network with strong potential and clear ambitions at club level.

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Key attributes

Pace61
Shooting55
Passing69
Dribbling66
Defending69
Physical72

Player radar

Pace 61 Shooting 55 Passing 69 Dribbling 66 Defending 69 Physical 72

AI Profile Rating

69

Output · style · potential

Attribute breakdown

Pace61
Shooting55
Passing69
Dribbling66
Defending69
Physical72

Season output

0Goals
0Assists
0Appearances
0Minutes
Goals / 900.09
Assists / 900.14
G+A5

📈 Market value trend

Now €1.8M
€630K 2021 €918K 2022 €1.2M 2023 €1.4M 2024 €1.8M 2025
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Career History

  • 2024–25
    USM Alger30 apps · 2 goals
  • 2023–24
    USM Alger II24 apps · 0 goals

Market value

Full market profile
€1.8m ↑ €303k
Foot
Right
Height
171 cm
Agent
—
Contract expiry
—

Transfer history

Date Clubs Fee
Sep 2025 USM Alger II → USM Alger Free
Aug 2024 Youth academy → USM Alger II €720k
◆ Sportify AI Analysis

AI Performance & Health

Generated Nov 4, 2026

Performance score
67
Health status Fit

Fitness index: 92

Injury risk
19% Low

Key insights

  • Development areas: Pace, Shooting.
  • Strong fit for Defensive Midfielder role (fit score 69).
  • No injury history on file — baseline risk model applied.
  • Low injury risk profile based on available data.

Sportify AI Analysis provides data-driven estimates for scouting and performance insight only. It is not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult qualified medical professionals for health decisions.

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