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, Simon Sohm. 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 October 2026.
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Patrick Osterhage is a tenacious defensive midfielder known for his aerial prowess, consistently winning duels to help secure his team's midfield. However, his overall quality places him in the bottom 20% of his positional peers, indicating room for improvement in ball distribution and creativity. While he has missed a notable number of games due to injury, his ability to compete in the air remains a valuable asset for SC Freiburg.
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 | Simon Sohmsimilar↗ | Venezia | 25 | €7.8m | 89 | 79 |
| 4 | Nordin Bukalasimilar↗ | FC Volendam | 21 | €600k | 88 | 80 |
| 5 | Thomas Claessimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 22 | €1.5m | 88 | 80 |
| 6 | Thomas Van den Keybussimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 25 | €700k | 86 | 80 |
| 7 | Justin Kumisimilar↗ | US Avellino 1912 | 22 | €1.3m | 86 | 80 |
| 8 | Cisse Sandrasimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 23 | €2.1m | 86 | 79 |
| 9 | Matteo Pessinasimilar↗ | Monza | 29 | €4.8m | 85 | 79 |
| 10 | Rafael Lubachsimilar↗ | 1. FC Nürnberg | 21 | €3.3m | 85 | 82 |
| 11 | Kian Fitz-Jimsimilar↗ | Torino | 23 | €2.8m | 85 | 79 |
| 12 | Frederik Schmahlsimilar↗ | SV 07 Elversberg | 24 | €800k | 85 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Patrick Osterhage
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FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Patrick Osterhage?
Statistically, Mithat Pala (Çaykur Rizespor) is the closest look-alike to Patrick Osterhage — a 79/100 profile match (92/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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 Simon Sohm 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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