Players like Martin Ødegaard
CMArsenal · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMartin Ødegaard's profile ↗
The players most similar to Martin Ødegaard are Harvey Elliott, Julian Brandt, Kevin De Bruyne. Doppel rates Harvey Elliott (Valencia) a 88/100 overall match — 96/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Kevin Stöger scores 89/100 at about €1.9m. Data as of October 2026.
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Martin Ødegaard is a dynamic, creative playmaker who thrives in the attacking midfield role. With a Sofascore rating in the top 1% of his peers, he consistently influences games, boasting elite numbers in key passes and possession won in the final third. His vision and accuracy in the attacking phase set him apart, although his aerial presence could use improvement. Despite some injury concerns over the past seasons, Ødegaard remains a pivotal figure for Arsenal, showcasing durability in his recent campaign with 35 appearances.
Strengths: Possession won in att. third, Key passes, Accurate final-third passes. Availability: 50 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Martin Ødegaard
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harvey Elliottsimilar↗ | Valencia | 23 | €21m | 96 | 88 |
| 2 | Julian Brandtsimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 30 | €16m | 96 | 86 |
| 3 | Kevin De Bruynesimilar↗ | SSC Napoli | 35 | €8.3m | 96 | 86 |
| 4 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 33 | €1.9m | 96 | 89 |
| 5 | Andreas Pereirasimilar↗ | Palmeiras | 30 | €14m | 95 | 86 |
| 6 | İlkay Gündoğansimilar↗ | Galatasaray | 36 | €1.9m | 95 | 88 |
| 7 | Romano Schmidsimilar↗ | Frosinone | 26 | €17m | 95 | 87 |
| 8 | Kang-in Leesimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 25 | €30m | 94 | 85 |
| 9 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 94 | 87 |
| 10 | Arda Gülersimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 21 | €87m | 94 | 85 |
| 11 | Teun Koopmeinerssimilar↗ | Juventus | 28 | €13m | 94 | 85 |
| 12 | Giovani Lo Celsosimilar↗ | Real Betis | 30 | €7.8m | 94 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Martin Ødegaard
≈ 100% Martin Ødegaard · strong: Shots, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Martin Ødegaard · strong: Big chances created, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Martin Ødegaard · strong: Big chances created, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Martin Ødegaard?
Statistically, Harvey Elliott (Valencia) is the closest look-alike to Martin Ødegaard — a 88/100 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 Martin Ødegaard?
By Doppel's fit score, Harvey Elliott (Valencia) is the closest profile to Martin Ødegaard, with a 88/100 overall match. Julian Brandt and Kevin De Bruyne are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Martin Ødegaard?
Yes. Kevin Stöger (Borussia M'gladbach) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 89/100 at roughly €1.9m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Martin Ødegaard?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Martin Ødegaard'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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