based on the 2025/26 season · updated 18 Aug 2026
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Full career & schedule →Domestic-league season · 1. FC Heidenheim.
Scout report
J. Niehues is a 25-year-old central midfielder at 1. FC Heidenheim, rated 67 overall by Field Insider's model. In his prime years, he has been a rotation option this season (45.7% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 2.9 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Niehues.
On the season, Niehues graded 27 for current form (age-blind), on 3 goals, 0 assists and 2.899 defensive actions per 90.
Year-on-year, that's broadly in line with last season (Season 27 → 27). Over the 6 seasons on record his form has trended upward, peaking in 2022/23.
On long-term talent our Rating reads 67. At 25 Niehues is in his prime years, and a market index of 40 reflects that trajectory.
Below his 2022/23 peak but holding a solid level — the platform for a return is there.
Output in context · 1. FC Heidenheim finished 17th of 18 · a relegation-threatened side
2.9 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — moderate defensive volume across 24 appearances. Doing that for a relegation-threatened side (17th of 18) is harder than the bare numbers suggest: a back line under more pressure has to defend more often and protects fewer leads, so the volume — and any clean sheets — carry real weight. Going forward he chipped in 3 goals and 0 assists — a useful bonus from the back.
Strengths
- Attacking threat. Chips in from deep: 0.19 goal involvements per 90, useful for a central midfielder.
Watch points
- Game time. Only 45.7% of available minutes — needs a settled run to prove the level.
Outlook
Rated 67 overall — a strong, regular top-tier starter. Defensively he reads as moderate defensive volume (2.9 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). Approaching peak years; value is still building (price multiplier 2×) with the best seasons likely ahead. Doing it for a lesser side, he profiles as a value buy for a club higher up the table.
Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.
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Bars = where he ranks among central midfielders in the Bundesliga with 600+ minutes this season.
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