Players like Rasmus Højlund
STSSC Napoli · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRasmus Højlund's profile ↗
The players most similar to Rasmus Højlund are Ferran Torres, Jonas Wind, Loïs Openda. Doppel rates Ferran Torres (FC Barcelona) a 84/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Patrick Bamford scores 81/100 at about €1.0m. Data as of September 2026.
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Rasmus Højlund is a potent goal-scorer with a knack for finding the net, evidenced by his impressive non-penalty goals per 90 minutes, positioning him among the top 19% of strikers. While his overall Sofascore rating places him in the bottom tier of his peers, his ability to create opportunities, reflected in his key passes, shows he can contribute beyond just scoring. However, his injury history raises concerns about his availability, having missed significant time over the past few seasons.
Strengths: Non-penalty goals, Key passes. Availability: 22 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Rasmus Højlund
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ferran Torressimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 26 | €54m | 92 | 84 |
| 2 | Jonas Windsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €4.2m | 92 | 82 |
| 3 | Loïs Opendasimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 26 | €27m | 90 | 84 |
| 4 | Folarin Balogunsimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 25 | €36m | 90 | 82 |
| 5 | Myron Boadusimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 25 | €3.8m | 90 | 84 |
| 6 | Dušan Vlahovićsimilar↗ | Juventus | 26 | €34m | 90 | 83 |
| 7 | Patrick Bamfordsimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 33 | €1.0m | 90 | 81 |
| 8 | Joël Piroesimilar↗ | Leeds United | 27 | €9.1m | 89 | 81 |
| 9 | Dženan Pejčinovićsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 21 | €16m | 89 | 81 |
| 10 | Kaj Sierhuissimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 28 | €1.9m | 89 | 82 |
| 11 | Jean-Philippe Matetasimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 29 | €29m | 89 | 81 |
| 12 | Edin Džekosimilar↗ | Fenerbahçe | 40 | €900k | 89 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Rasmus Højlund
≈ 100% Rasmus Højlund · strong: Non-penalty goals, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Aerial duels won %, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Rasmus Højlund · strong: Sofascore rating, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Big chances created /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Rasmus Højlund · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Rasmus Højlund?
By Doppel's fit score, Ferran Torres (FC Barcelona) is the closest profile to Rasmus Højlund, with a 84/100 overall match. Jonas Wind and Loïs Openda are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Rasmus Højlund?
Yes. Patrick Bamford (Sheffield United) plays a similar striker role and rates 81/100 at roughly €1.0m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Rasmus Højlund?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Rasmus Højlund's 2025/26 season, then ranks strikers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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