Players like Mikael Ellertsson
LM/CMGenoa · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMikael Ellertsson's profile ↗
The players most similar to Mikael Ellertsson are Mael Corboz, Thijs Oosting, Louis Mouton. Doppel rates Mael Corboz (Arminia Bielefeld) a 82/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Mael Corboz scores 82/100 at about €400k. Data as of September 2026.
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Mikael Ellertsson profiles as a durable, yet underperforming central midfielder, struggling to make an impact in Serie A. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 5% of his positional peers, his contributions are minimal, reflected in just one goal and one assist over 36 appearances. While his reliability is a plus, his lack of standout strengths and poor metrics in long balls and aerial duels raise concerns about his overall effectiveness in a competitive midfield.
Availability: 1 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Mikael Ellertsson
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mael Corbozsimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 32 | €400k | 91 | 82 |
| 2 | Thijs Oostingsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 26 | €900k | 90 | 86 |
| 3 | Louis Moutonsimilar↗ | Angers | 24 | €4.1m | 90 | 83 |
| 4 | Ji-sung Eomsimilar↗ | Swansea City | 24 | €1.7m | 88 | 85 |
| 5 | Habib Diarrasimilar↗ | Sunderland | 22 | €37m | 88 | 81 |
| 6 | Justin Kumisimilar↗ | US Avellino 1912 | 22 | €1.3m | 88 | 81 |
| 7 | Andrea Franzonisimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 29 | €700k | 87 | 82 |
| 8 | Lincolnsimilar↗ | FC Alverca | 28 | €3.7m | 87 | 81 |
| 9 | Rihito Yamamotosimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 25 | €7.4m | 87 | 81 |
| 10 | Harvey Valesimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 23 | €3.9m | 87 | 83 |
| 11 | Rafael Lubachsimilar↗ | 1. FC Nürnberg | 21 | €3.3m | 87 | 82 |
| 12 | Sydie Pecksimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 22 | €15m | 85 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Mikael Ellertsson
≈ 100% Mikael Ellertsson · strong: Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90
≈ 100% Mikael Ellertsson · strong: xG + xA, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Mikael Ellertsson · strong: Shots, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Mikael Ellertsson?
By Doppel's fit score, Mael Corboz (Arminia Bielefeld) is the closest profile to Mikael Ellertsson, with a 82/100 overall match. Thijs Oosting and Louis Mouton are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Mikael Ellertsson?
Yes. Mael Corboz (Arminia Bielefeld) plays a similar left midfielder role and rates 82/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Mikael Ellertsson?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Mikael Ellertsson's 2025/26 season, then ranks left midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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