Players like Oliver Abildgaard
CM/CDM/CBSampdoria · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitOliver Abildgaard's profile ↗
Oliver Abildgaard is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Sampdoria in Italy's Serie B, with 29 appearances in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Abildgaard include Lloyd Jones from Charlton Athletic, Matthew Pollock from Watford, and Petko Hristov from Spezia, all of whom have a fit score of 80/100, indicating a comparable role and statistical profile.
About Oliver Abildgaard
Oliver Abildgaard is a commanding defensive midfielder known for his aerial dominance and robust defensive contributions. With an impressive Sofascore rating placing him in the top 33% of his peers, he excels in winning duels and clearances, providing a solid shield in front of the backline. While his offensive metrics may not stand out, his reliability and durability, having missed only 15 games in three seasons, make him a valuable asset in any midfield setup.
Strengths: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won %, Duels won. Availability: 15 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Oliver Abildgaard
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lloyd Jonessimilar↗ | Charlton Athletic | 31 | €1.1m | 95 | 81 |
| 2 | Matthew Pollocksimilar↗ | Watford | 25 | €2.2m | 94 | 80 |
| 3 | Petko Hristovsimilar↗ | Spezia | 27 | €1.5m | 93 | 80 |
| 4 | Juhani Pikkarainensimilar↗ | Degerfors IF | 28 | €600k | 93 | 80 |
| 5 | Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €3.6m | 92 | 83 |
| 6 | Victor Erikssonsimilar↗ | Hammarby IF | 26 | €2.9m | 92 | 79 |
| 7 | Jake Coopersimilar↗ | Millwall | 31 | €1.7m | 92 | 82 |
| 8 | Leo Greimlsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 25 | €800k | 92 | 80 |
| 9 | Maximilian Großersimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 25 | €700k | 92 | 83 |
| 10 | Ilario Monterisisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 25 | €2.7m | 92 | 81 |
| 11 | Lukas Frenkertsimilar↗ | Preußen Münster | 26 | €900k | 92 | 80 |
| 12 | Nicola Pietrangelisimilar↗ | Südtirol | 26 | €1.2m | 92 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Oliver Abildgaard
≈ 100% Oliver Abildgaard · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Oliver Abildgaard · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Oliver Abildgaard · strong: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Oliver Abildgaard?
By Doppel's fit score, Lloyd Jones (Charlton Athletic) is the closest profile to Oliver Abildgaard, with a 81/100 overall match. Matthew Pollock and Petko Hristov are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Oliver Abildgaard?
Yes. Juhani Pikkarainen (Degerfors IF) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 80/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Oliver Abildgaard?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Oliver Abildgaard's 2025/26 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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