Players like Martin Ødegaard
CMArsenal · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMartin Ødegaard's profile ↗
The players most similar to Martin Ødegaard are Julian Brandt, Kevin De Bruyne, Kevin Stöger. Doppel rates Julian Brandt (Borussia Dortmund) a 86/100 overall match — 96/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Kevin Stöger scores 89/100 at about €1.9m. Data as of September 2026.
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Martin Ødegaard is a dynamic playmaker, thriving as a central midfielder with an elite vision and creativity. Boasting a top 1% Sofascore rating among his peers, he excels in generating key passes and winning possession in the attacking third, making him a pivotal figure in Arsenal's offensive setup. While he may struggle with aerial duels, his ability to deliver accurate final-third passes and contribute significantly to goals with 8 goals and 10 assists this season showcases his impact. Despite some injury concerns, his overall quality makes him a reliable asset when fit.
Strengths: Key passes, Possession won in att. third, 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 | Julian Brandtsimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 30 | €16m | 96 | 86 |
| 2 | Kevin De Bruynesimilar↗ | Manchester City | 35 | €8.3m | 96 | 86 |
| 3 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 33 | €1.9m | 96 | 89 |
| 4 | Andreas Pereirasimilar↗ | Fulham | 30 | €14m | 95 | 86 |
| 5 | İlkay Gündoğansimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 36 | €1.9m | 95 | 88 |
| 6 | Romano Schmidsimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 26 | €17m | 95 | 89 |
| 7 | Kang-in Leesimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 25 | €30m | 94 | 85 |
| 8 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 94 | 87 |
| 9 | Arda Gülersimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 21 | €87m | 94 | 85 |
| 10 | Teun Koopmeinerssimilar↗ | Atalanta | 28 | €13m | 94 | 85 |
| 11 | Giovani Lo Celsosimilar↗ | Real Betis | 30 | €7.8m | 94 | 85 |
| 12 | Ryotaro Itosimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 28 | €5.8m | 93 | 87 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Martin Ødegaard
≈ 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
≈ 100% Martin Ødegaard · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Martin Ødegaard?
By Doppel's fit score, Julian Brandt (Borussia Dortmund) is the closest profile to Martin Ødegaard, with a 86/100 overall match. Kevin De Bruyne and Kevin Stöger are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Martin Ødegaard?
Yes. Kevin Stöger (VfL Bochum 1848) 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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