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, Miguel Cardoso scores 84/100 at about €1.4m. Data as of October 2026.
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Ansgar Knauff is an attacking midfielder with a knack for finding the net, showcasing his abilities as a goal-scoring threat. Despite a Sofascore rating in the bottom 22% of his positional peers, his impressive non-penalty goals per 90 minutes ranks him in the top 7%, underlining his finishing prowess. Additionally, his solid defensive contributions, reflected in tackles and interceptions, add value to his game, making him a dynamic asset in both attack and defense. With only 10 games missed over the past three seasons, he proves to be a reliable presence on the pitch.
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 | Miguel Cardososimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 32 | €1.4m | 91 | 84 |
| 9 | Sofiane Diopsimilar↗ | Nice | 26 | €14m | 91 | 84 |
| 10 | Cengiz Ündersimilar↗ | Beşiktaş JK | 29 | €3.8m | 91 | 83 |
| 11 | Facundo Buonanottesimilar↗ | Elche | 22 | €11m | 91 | 85 |
| 12 | Sami Ouaissasimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 22 | €8.2m | 91 | 85 |
* 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 closest look-alike to Ansgar Knauff?
Statistically, Diego López (Valencia) is the closest look-alike to Ansgar Knauff — a 86/100 profile match (94/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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. Miguel Cardoso (Kayserispor) plays a similar attacking midfielder role and rates 84/100 at roughly €1.4m.
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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