Players like Ansgar Knauff
CAM/LM/RMEintracht Frankfurt · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAnsgar Knauff's profile ↗
The players most similar to Ansgar Knauff are Diego López, Pavel Šulc, Mert Kömür. Doppel rates Diego López (Valencia) a 86/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Wesley Saïd scores 83/100 at about €5.3m. Data as of September 2026.
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Ansgar Knauff is a dynamic attacking midfielder known for his goal-scoring prowess and tenacious work rate. With a remarkable ability to find the net, he ranks in the top 7% for non-penalty goals per 90 minutes, showcasing his finishing talent and impact in the final third. Despite a Sofascore rating that places him in the bottom tier among his peers, his durability is commendable, having missed only 10 games over three seasons, making him a reliable option for any squad.
Strengths: Non-penalty goals, Tackles + interceptions, Finishing (npG − npxG /90). Availability: 10 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Ansgar Knauff
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Diego Lópezsimilar↗ | Valencia | 24 | €9.6m | 94 | 86 |
| 2 | Pavel Šulcsimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 26 | €21m | 94 | 85 |
| 3 | Mert Kömürsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 21 | €12m | 92 | 83 |
| 4 | Anis Mehmetisimilar↗ | Ipswich Town | 25 | €15m | 92 | 83 |
| 5 | Wesley Saïdsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 31 | €5.3m | 92 | 83 |
| 6 | Jakub Kamińskisimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 24 | €15m | 92 | 84 |
| 7 | Kristian Hlynssonsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 22 | €5.7m | 91 | 86 |
| 8 | Cyril Ngongesimilar↗ | SSC Napoli | 26 | €6.8m | 91 | 83 |
| 9 | Miguel Cardososimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 32 | €1.4m | 91 | 84 |
| 10 | Sofiane Diopsimilar↗ | Nice | 26 | €14m | 91 | 84 |
| 11 | Cengiz Ündersimilar↗ | Beşiktaş JK | 29 | €3.8m | 91 | 83 |
| 12 | Sami Ouaissasimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 22 | €8.2m | 91 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ansgar Knauff
≈ 100% Ansgar Knauff · strong: Non-penalty goals, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Ansgar Knauff · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Ansgar Knauff · strong: Shots, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Big chances created /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ansgar Knauff?
By Doppel's fit score, Diego López (Valencia) is the closest profile to Ansgar Knauff, with a 86/100 overall match. Pavel Šulc and Mert Kömür are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Ansgar Knauff?
Yes. Wesley Saïd (RC Lens) plays a similar attacking midfielder role and rates 83/100 at roughly €5.3m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Ansgar Knauff?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Ansgar Knauff's 2025/26 season, then ranks attacking midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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