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, Paul Nebel, Joan Jordán. Doppel rates Leon Goretzka (FC Bayern München) a 84/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Joan Jordán scores 83/100 at about €1.0m. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Pierre-Emile Højbjerg
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leon Goretzkasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 31 | €11m | 94 | 84 |
| 2 | Paul Nebelsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 24 | €17m | 86 | 83 |
| 3 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 32 | €1.0m | 87 | 83 |
| 4 | Harvey Elliottsimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 23 | €21m | 89 | 83 |
| 5 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 33 | €1.9m | 86 | 83 |
| 6 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 86 | 82 |
| 7 | Douglas Luizsimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 28 | €19m | 91 | 82 |
| 8 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 30 | €16m | 89 | 82 |
| 9 | Mario Pašalićsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 31 | €6.2m | 90 | 82 |
| 10 | Teun Koopmeinerssimilar↗ | Atalanta | 28 | €13m | 89 | 82 |
| 11 | İlkay Gündoğansimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 36 | €1.9m | 84 | 82 |
| 12 | Hakan Çalhanoğlusimilar↗ | Inter | 32 | €17m | 88 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, 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, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Pierre-Emile Højbjerg · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Pierre-Emile Højbjerg · strong: Accurate long balls, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
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 84/100 overall match. Paul Nebel and Joan Jordán are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Pierre-Emile Højbjerg?
Yes. Joan Jordán (Deportivo Alavés) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 83/100 at roughly €1.0m.
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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