Players like Pierre-Emile Højbjerg
CM/CDMOlympique de Marseille · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitPierre-Emile Højbjerg's profile ↗
The players most similar to Pierre-Emile Højbjerg are Leon Goretzka, Ross Barkley, Mario Pašalić. Doppel rates Leon Goretzka (FC Bayern München) a 85/100 overall match — 96/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Ross Barkley scores 83/100 at about €3.6m. Data as of October 2026.
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Pierre-Emile Højbjerg is a dynamic central midfielder with a strong defensive presence and exceptional passing ability, making him a key playmaker in the heart of the pitch. With a Sofascore rating in the top 7% of his positional peers, he excels in touches and accurate final-third passes, showcasing his ability to control the game and create chances. His aerial prowess also adds a valuable dimension, while his durability, missing only six games in three seasons, highlights his reliability as a cornerstone in midfield.
Strengths: Touches, Accurate final-third passes, Sofascore rating. Availability: 6 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Pierre-Emile Højbjerg
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leon Goretzkasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 31 | €11m | 96 | 85 |
| 2 | Ross Barkleysimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 33 | €3.6m | 93 | 83 |
| 3 | Mario Pašalićsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 31 | €6.2m | 93 | 84 |
| 4 | Douglas Luizsimilar↗ | Juventus | 28 | €19m | 92 | 84 |
| 5 | Joey Veermansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 28 | €26m | 92 | 84 |
| 6 | Teun Koopmeinerssimilar↗ | Juventus | 28 | €13m | 92 | 84 |
| 7 | Hans Vanakensimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 34 | €4.8m | 92 | 83 |
| 8 | Youssouf Fofanasimilar↗ | Sevilla | 27 | €25m | 91 | 84 |
| 9 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 30 | €16m | 91 | 84 |
| 10 | Vincent Sierrosimilar↗ | Parma | 31 | €3.2m | 91 | 84 |
| 11 | Brais Méndezsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 29 | €7.8m | 91 | 83 |
| 12 | Gjivai Zechiëlsimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 22 | €11m | 90 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Pierre-Emile Højbjerg
≈ 100% Pierre-Emile Højbjerg · strong: Sofascore rating, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Shots /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Pierre-Emile Højbjerg · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Pierre-Emile Højbjerg · strong: xG + xA, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Pierre-Emile Højbjerg?
Statistically, Leon Goretzka (FC Bayern München) is the closest look-alike to Pierre-Emile Højbjerg — 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 Pierre-Emile Højbjerg?
By Doppel's fit score, Leon Goretzka (FC Bayern München) is the closest profile to Pierre-Emile Højbjerg, with a 85/100 overall match. Ross Barkley and Mario Pašalić are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Pierre-Emile Højbjerg?
Yes. Ross Barkley (Aston Villa) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 83/100 at roughly €3.6m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Pierre-Emile Højbjerg?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Pierre-Emile Højbjerg's 2025/26 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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