Players like Magnus Knudsen
CM/CDMHolstein Kiel · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMagnus Knudsen's profile ↗
The players most similar to Magnus Knudsen are Claudio Gomes, Ryad Hachem, Rodrigo Alonso. Doppel rates Claudio Gomes (Palermo) a 81/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Davide Buglio scores 77/100 at about €600k. Data as of September 2026.
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Magnus Knudsen embodies the archetype of a tenacious defensive midfielder, excelling in breaking up opposition play with his impressive clearance and tackle metrics. While he may not contribute significantly in the attacking phase, his durability stands out, having missed only two games in three seasons, showcasing his reliability. Despite being in the lower percentile of overall quality among his peers, his defensive contributions make him a solid option for teams seeking stability in midfield.
Strengths: Clearances, Tackles + interceptions. Availability: 2 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Magnus Knudsen
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Claudio Gomessimilar↗ | Palermo | 26 | €1.5m | 92 | 81 |
| 2 | Ryad Hachemsimilar↗ | Red Star FC | 28 | €900k | 91 | 79 |
| 3 | Rodrigo Alonsosimilar↗ | Villarreal B U23 | 23 | €1.8m | 90 | 79 |
| 4 | Seydouba Cissesimilar↗ | Leganés | 25 | €2.1m | 90 | 78 |
| 5 | Ibai Aguirresimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 19 | €900k | 89 | 79 |
| 6 | Francho Serranosimilar↗ | Real Zaragoza | 25 | €3.1m | 89 | 77 |
| 7 | Davide Bugliosimilar↗ | Juve Stabia | 28 | €600k | 89 | 77 |
| 8 | Silas Gnakasimilar↗ | 1. FC Magdeburg | 28 | €900k | 88 | 77 |
| 9 | Matheus Pereirasimilar↗ | Eibar | 28 | €2.6m | 88 | 78 |
| 10 | Antonio Pachecosimilar↗ | Albacete Balompié | 24 | €700k | 87 | 77 |
| 11 | Manuel Rodríguezsimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 21 | €1.0m | 87 | 78 |
| 12 | Iván Morantesimilar↗ | Burgos Club de Fútbol | 25 | €1.0m | 87 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
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FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Magnus Knudsen?
By Doppel's fit score, Claudio Gomes (Palermo) is the closest profile to Magnus Knudsen, with a 81/100 overall match. Ryad Hachem and Rodrigo Alonso are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Magnus Knudsen?
Yes. Davide Buglio (Juve Stabia) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 77/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Magnus Knudsen?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Magnus Knudsen'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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