Players like Patrick Osterhage
CM/CDMSC Freiburg · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitPatrick Osterhage's profile ↗
The players most similar to Patrick Osterhage are Mithat Pala, Zico Buurmeester, Nordin Bukala. Doppel rates Mithat Pala (Çaykur Rizespor) a 79/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Nordin Bukala scores 80/100 at about €600k. Data as of September 2026.
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Patrick Osterhage is a robust defensive midfielder known for his aerial prowess, excelling in duels to provide a strong presence in the midfield. Despite a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 20% of his peers, his ability to win headers significantly aids his side's defensive efforts. However, his injury history, with 24 games missed over the last three seasons, raises concerns about his reliability in maintaining a consistent presence on the pitch.
Strengths: Aerial duels won. Availability: 24 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Patrick Osterhage
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mithat Palasimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 26 | €2.8m | 92 | 79 |
| 2 | Zico Buurmeestersimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 24 | €1.3m | 91 | 80 |
| 3 | Nordin Bukalasimilar↗ | FC Volendam | 21 | €600k | 88 | 80 |
| 4 | Thomas Claessimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 22 | €1.5m | 88 | 80 |
| 5 | Dirk Wanner Propersimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 24 | €1.4m | 87 | 79 |
| 6 | Nathan-Dylan Salibasimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 22 | €6.9m | 87 | 79 |
| 7 | Thomas Van den Keybussimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 25 | €700k | 86 | 80 |
| 8 | Justin Kumisimilar↗ | US Avellino 1912 | 22 | €1.3m | 86 | 80 |
| 9 | Cisse Sandrasimilar↗ | Willem II Tilburg | 23 | €2.1m | 86 | 79 |
| 10 | Matteo Pessinasimilar↗ | Monza | 29 | €4.8m | 85 | 79 |
| 11 | Rafael Lubachsimilar↗ | 1. FC Nürnberg | 21 | €3.3m | 85 | 82 |
| 12 | Kian Fitz-Jimsimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 23 | €2.8m | 85 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Patrick Osterhage
≈ 100% Patrick Osterhage · strong: Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
≈ 100% Patrick Osterhage · medium reliability
≈ 100% Patrick Osterhage · strong: Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Patrick Osterhage?
By Doppel's fit score, Mithat Pala (Çaykur Rizespor) is the closest profile to Patrick Osterhage, with a 79/100 overall match. Zico Buurmeester and Nordin Bukala are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Patrick Osterhage?
Yes. Nordin Bukala (FC Volendam) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 80/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Patrick Osterhage?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Patrick Osterhage'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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