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 October 2026.
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Leo Østigård is a dominant aerial centre-back with a knack for scoring, showcasing his prowess as a threat in both defensive and attacking phases. With a Sofascore rating in the top 6% of his peers, he excels in clearances and non-penalty goals, demonstrating his ability to impact matches at both ends of the pitch. His durability is a significant asset, missing only 11 games over the last three seasons, adding to his reputation as a reliable defensive cornerstone.
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↗ | Real Madrid | 21 | €66m | 94 | 86 |
| 3 | Mike Van der Hoornsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 34 | €800k | 93 | 84 |
| 4 | Jan Paul van Heckesimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 26 | €65m | 92 | 83 |
| 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↗ | Stade Rennais | 24 | €24m | 90 | 86 |
| 10 | Matthias Gintersimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 32 | €4.8m | 90 | 84 |
| 11 | Danilho Doekhisimilar↗ | Lazio | 28 | €14m | 90 | 83 |
| 12 | Maik Nawrockisimilar↗ | RC Lens | 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 closest look-alike to Leo Østigård?
Statistically, Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool FC) is the closest look-alike to Leo Østigård — a 85/100 profile match (96/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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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