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, Ryan Flamingo. 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 September 2026.
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Simon Kjær is a seasoned ball-playing centre-back, renowned for his ability to create big chances and distribute the ball with precision. Despite being in the bottom 47% of his positional peers, his impressive durability—missing no games in the last three seasons—underscores his reliability. Kjær excels in touches and accurate long balls, contributing significantly to build-up play, though he shows limited involvement in offensive actions. His tactical awareness and defensive contributions make him a valuable asset at the back.
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 | Ryan Flamingosimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 24 | €15m | 88 | 81 |
| 4 | Leopold Querfeldsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 23 | €19m | 88 | 85 |
| 5 | Chris Richardssimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 26 | €25m | 88 | 82 |
| 6 | Eric Garcíasimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 25 | €39m | 87 | 82 |
| 7 | Santiago Buenosimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 28 | €9.2m | 87 | 82 |
| 8 | Leo Greimlsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 25 | €800k | 87 | 81 |
| 9 | André Ramalhosimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 34 | €800k | 87 | 82 |
| 10 | Clément Lengletsimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 31 | €4.2m | 87 | 81 |
| 11 | Dean Huijsensimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 21 | €66m | 87 | 81 |
| 12 | Lewis Schoutensimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €700k | 87 | 82 |
* 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: Accurate long balls, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Touches /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
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 Ryan Flamingo 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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