Players like Leo Østigård
CBGenoa · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLeo Østigård's profile ↗
The players most similar to Leo Østigård are Virgil van Dijk, Dean Huijsen, Mike Van der Hoorn. Doppel rates Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool FC) a 85/100 overall match — 96/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Mike Van der Hoorn scores 84/100 at about €800k. Data as of September 2026.
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Leo Østigård is an aggressive front-foot defender who excels in aerial battles and defensive clearances, marking him as a dominant presence at the back. With a Sofascore rating in the top 11% of his peers, he showcases remarkable goal-scoring ability for a centre-back, netting five goals this season. His durability is evident, having missed only 11 games in three seasons, making him a reliable asset for any team looking to bolster their defensive line.
Strengths: Non-penalty goals, Clearances, Aerial duels won. Availability: 11 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Leo Østigård
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virgil van Dijksimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 35 | €16m | 96 | 85 |
| 2 | Dean Huijsensimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 21 | €66m | 94 | 86 |
| 3 | Mike Van der Hoornsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 34 | €800k | 93 | 84 |
| 4 | Jan Paul van Heckesimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 26 | €49m | 92 | 84 |
| 5 | Kike Salassimilar↗ | Sevilla | 24 | €15m | 92 | 84 |
| 6 | Ross Sykessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 27 | €4.9m | 92 | 88 |
| 7 | Taylor Harwood-Bellissimilar↗ | Southampton | 24 | €22m | 92 | 84 |
| 8 | Jake Coopersimilar↗ | Millwall | 31 | €1.7m | 91 | 86 |
| 9 | Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 24 | €24m | 90 | 85 |
| 10 | Matthias Gintersimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 32 | €4.8m | 90 | 84 |
| 11 | Danilho Doekhisimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 28 | €14m | 90 | 83 |
| 12 | Maik Nawrockisimilar↗ | Hannover 96 | 25 | €1.4m | 90 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Leo Østigård
≈ 100% Leo Østigård · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Leo Østigård · strong: Clearances, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Leo Østigård · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Leo Østigård?
By Doppel's fit score, Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool FC) is the closest profile to Leo Østigård, with a 85/100 overall match. Dean Huijsen and Mike Van der Hoorn are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Leo Østigård?
Yes. Mike Van der Hoorn (FC Utrecht) plays a similar centre back role and rates 84/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Leo Østigård?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Leo Østigård's 2025/26 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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