Players like Oscar Højlund
CM/CDMEintracht Frankfurt · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitOscar Højlund's profile ↗
The players most similar to Oscar Højlund are Manu Morlanes, Mamadou Coulibaly, Zico Buurmeester. Doppel rates Manu Morlanes (Mallorca) a 80/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Matúš Bero scores 80/100 at about €900k. Data as of September 2026.
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Oscar Højlund is a dynamic central midfielder with a knack for finishing and creating opportunities, showcasing a strong goal-scoring instinct and solid defensive contributions. Despite his current Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 5% of his positional peers, his ability to generate big chances and his notable tackling and interception stats highlight his potential. However, his injury history raises concerns about durability, having missed 28 games over the last three seasons.
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Touches, Tackles + interceptions. Availability: 28 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Oscar Højlund
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manu Morlanessimilar↗ | Mallorca | 27 | €2.2m | 91 | 80 |
| 2 | Mamadou Coulibalysimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 22 | €14m | 90 | 79 |
| 3 | Zico Buurmeestersimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 24 | €1.3m | 89 | 79 |
| 4 | Tygo Landsimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 20 | €2.3m | 87 | 81 |
| 5 | Beñat Gerenabarrenasimilar↗ | CD Castellón | 23 | €1.0m | 86 | 79 |
| 6 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 27 | €3.2m | 86 | 78 |
| 7 | Mathias Jensensimilar↗ | Brentford | 30 | €10m | 85 | 80 |
| 8 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 84 | 80 |
| 9 | Thomas Van den Keybussimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 25 | €700k | 84 | 78 |
| 10 | Roman Kvetsimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 29 | €1.2m | 83 | 79 |
| 11 | Jae-sung Leesimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 34 | €2.1m | 83 | 78 |
| 12 | Enzo Le Féesimilar↗ | Sunderland | 26 | €26m | 83 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Oscar Højlund
≈ 100% Oscar Højlund · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Oscar Højlund · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Oscar Højlund · medium reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Oscar Højlund?
By Doppel's fit score, Manu Morlanes (Mallorca) is the closest profile to Oscar Højlund, with a 80/100 overall match. Mamadou Coulibaly and Zico Buurmeester are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Oscar Højlund?
Yes. Matúš Bero (VfL Bochum 1848) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 80/100 at roughly €900k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Oscar Højlund?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Oscar Højlund'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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