Players like Christian Nørgaard
CM/CDMBrentford · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitChristian Nørgaard's profile ↗
The players most similar to Christian Nørgaard are Enric Llansana, Pape Gueye, Casemiro. Doppel rates Enric Llansana (Go Ahead Eagles) a 83/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Mikel Vesga scores 81/100 at about €1.2m. Data as of September 2026.
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Christian Nørgaard is a tenacious defensive midfielder, excelling in tackles and interceptions, making him a cornerstone of Brentford’s midfield. With a Sofascore rating in the top 18% among his peers, he showcases reliability and effectiveness, contributing not only defensively but also with key goals and assists. While he may struggle with dribbling, his aerial prowess and ability to clear danger highlight his vital role in breaking up opposition play. Despite some injury concerns earlier in his career, his durability this season has been notable.
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions, Clearances, Aerial duels won. Availability: 19 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Christian Nørgaard
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 25 | €2.1m | 95 | 83 |
| 2 | Pape Gueyesimilar↗ | Villarreal | 27 | €39m | 95 | 82 |
| 3 | Casemirosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 34 | €5.5m | 94 | 84 |
| 4 | Neil El Aynaouisimilar↗ | RC Lens | 25 | €22m | 93 | 84 |
| 5 | Andrey Santossimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 22 | €39m | 93 | 81 |
| 6 | Yangel Herrerasimilar↗ | Girona FC | 28 | €5.6m | 92 | 80 |
| 7 | Mikel Vesgasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 33 | €1.2m | 91 | 81 |
| 8 | Corentin Tolissosimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 32 | €11m | 91 | 81 |
| 9 | Santi Comesañasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 30 | €8.4m | 90 | 81 |
| 10 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 27 | €3.2m | 90 | 81 |
| 11 | Leon Goretzkasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 31 | €11m | 90 | 82 |
| 12 | Édersonsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 27 | €43m | 89 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Christian Nørgaard
≈ 100% Christian Nørgaard · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Christian Nørgaard · strong: Shots, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Accurate long balls /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Christian Nørgaard · strong: Non-penalty goals, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Christian Nørgaard?
By Doppel's fit score, Enric Llansana (Go Ahead Eagles) is the closest profile to Christian Nørgaard, with a 83/100 overall match. Pape Gueye and Casemiro are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Christian Nørgaard?
Yes. Mikel Vesga (Athletic Club) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 81/100 at roughly €1.2m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Christian Nørgaard?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Christian Nørgaard's 2024/25 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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