Players like Mads Pedersen
LB/LMFC Augsburg · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitMads Pedersen's profile ↗
The players most similar to Mads Pedersen are Max Finkgräfe, Hugo Bueno, Jordan Zemura. Doppel rates Max Finkgräfe (1. FC Köln) a 83/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Fabio Ferraro scores 85/100 at about €1.2m. Data as of September 2026.
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Mads Pedersen is a tenacious left-back known for his aggressive defending and ball-winning ability, excelling in tackles and duels with top-tier metrics. Despite his overall Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 36% of his positional peers, he remains a reliable presence on the pitch, contributing effectively in both defensive and attacking phases with solid dribbling and crossing stats. However, his injury history raises concerns about his availability, having missed significant time in recent seasons.
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won, Successful dribbles. Availability: 19 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Mads Pedersen
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Max Finkgräfesimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 22 | €5.4m | 95 | 83 |
| 2 | Hugo Buenosimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 24 | €13m | 95 | 85 |
| 3 | Jordan Zemurasimilar↗ | Udinese | 27 | €4.5m | 94 | 83 |
| 4 | Carlos Romerosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 25 | €24m | 94 | 82 |
| 5 | Alfonso Pedrazasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 30 | €2.4m | 94 | 83 |
| 6 | Niels Nkounkousimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 26 | €2.8m | 93 | 84 |
| 7 | Fabio Ferrarosimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 24 | €1.2m | 92 | 85 |
| 8 | Diego Moreirasimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 22 | €24m | 91 | 86 |
| 9 | Alieu Faderasimilar↗ | Como | 25 | €4.6m | 91 | 83 |
| 10 | Alexander Prasssimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 25 | €8.7m | 90 | 83 |
| 11 | Christopher Operisimilar↗ | Le Havre | 29 | €3.7m | 90 | 84 |
| 12 | Coba Da Costasimilar↗ | Getafe | 24 | €1.5m | 90 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Mads Pedersen
≈ 100% Mads Pedersen · strong: Duels won, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Mads Pedersen · strong: Accurate crosses, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Mads Pedersen · strong: Successful dribbles, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Big chances created /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Mads Pedersen?
By Doppel's fit score, Max Finkgräfe (1. FC Köln) is the closest profile to Mads Pedersen, with a 83/100 overall match. Hugo Bueno and Jordan Zemura are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Mads Pedersen?
Yes. Fabio Ferraro (FCV Dender) plays a similar left back role and rates 85/100 at roughly €1.2m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Mads Pedersen?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Mads Pedersen's 2023/24 season, then ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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