Players like Simon Kjær
CBAC Milan · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitSimon Kjær's profile ↗
The players most similar to Simon Kjær are Albian Hajdari, Mike Van der Hoorn, Leopold Querfeld. Doppel rates Albian Hajdari (TSG Hoffenheim) a 84/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Mike Van der Hoorn scores 82/100 at about €800k. Data as of October 2026.
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Simon Kjær is a seasoned ball-playing centre-back, showcasing his experience with impressive passing ability and tactical awareness. Despite being in the bottom 47% of his positional peers, he excels in creating big chances and delivering accurate long balls, making him a reliable playmaker from the back. With no games missed in the last three seasons, his durability adds to his value, although he may lack in aggressive defensive stats compared to younger counterparts.
Strengths: Big chances created, Touches, Accurate long balls. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Simon Kjær
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Albian Hajdarisimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 23 | €24m | 92 | 84 |
| 2 | Mike Van der Hoornsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 34 | €800k | 89 | 82 |
| 3 | Leopold Querfeldsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 23 | €19m | 88 | 86 |
| 4 | Chris Richardssimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 26 | €25m | 88 | 82 |
| 5 | Santiago Buenosimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 28 | €9.2m | 87 | 82 |
| 6 | Eric Garcíasimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 25 | €39m | 87 | 82 |
| 7 | Leo Greimlsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 25 | €800k | 87 | 81 |
| 8 | André Ramalhosimilar↗ | Corinthians | 34 | €800k | 87 | 82 |
| 9 | Clément Lengletsimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 31 | €4.2m | 87 | 81 |
| 10 | Dean Huijsensimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 21 | €66m | 87 | 81 |
| 11 | Lewis Schoutensimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 22 | €700k | 87 | 82 |
| 12 | Justin Hubnersimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 23 | €1.0m | 86 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Simon Kjær
≈ 100% Simon Kjær · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Big chances created /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Simon Kjær · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Simon Kjær · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Simon Kjær?
Statistically, Albian Hajdari (TSG Hoffenheim) is the closest look-alike to Simon Kjær — a 84/100 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 Simon Kjær?
By Doppel's fit score, Albian Hajdari (TSG Hoffenheim) is the closest profile to Simon Kjær, with a 84/100 overall match. Mike Van der Hoorn and Leopold Querfeld are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Simon Kjær?
Yes. Mike Van der Hoorn (FC Utrecht) plays a similar centre back role and rates 82/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Simon Kjær?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Simon Kjær's 2023/24 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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