Players like Oliver Norwood
CM/CDMSheffield United · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitOliver Norwood's profile ↗
The players most similar to Oliver Norwood are Pepelu, Joan Jordán, Wouter Burger. Doppel rates Pepelu (Valencia) a 83/100 overall match — 89/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Joan Jordán scores 81/100 at about €1.0m. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Oliver Norwood
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 25 | €7.3m | 89 | 83 |
| 2 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 30 | €1.0m | 82 | 81 |
| 3 | Wouter Burgersimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 24 | €21m | 86 | 80 |
| 4 | Hakan Çalhanoğlusimilar↗ | Inter | 29 | €17m | 82 | 80 |
| 5 | Mikel Vesgasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 30 | €1.2m | 89 | 79 |
| 6 | Adam Whartonsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 21 | €74m | 84 | 78 |
| 7 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €4.5m | 79 | 78 |
| 8 | Neil El Aynaouisimilar↗ | RC Lens | 23 | €22m | 84 | 78 |
| 9 | Casemirosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 33 | €5.5m | 85 | 77 |
| 10 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 32 | €2.3m | 77 | 77 |
| 11 | Enzo Le Féesimilar↗ | Sunderland | 25 | €26m | 81 | 77 |
| 12 | Christian Eriksensimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 33 | €2.4m | 77 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Oliver Norwood
≈ 100% Oliver Norwood · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Oliver Norwood · strong: Accurate long balls, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Oliver Norwood · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Oliver Norwood?
By Doppel's fit score, Pepelu (Valencia) is the closest profile to Oliver Norwood, with a 83/100 overall match. Joan Jordán and Wouter Burger are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Oliver Norwood?
Yes. Joan Jordán (Deportivo Alavés) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 81/100 at roughly €1.0m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Oliver Norwood?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Oliver Norwood's 2023/24 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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