Players like Victor Nelsson
CBGalatasaray · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitVictor Nelsson's profile ↗
The players most similar to Victor Nelsson are Kazunari Kita, Siad Gourville, Giorgio Cittadini. Doppel rates Kazunari Kita (Real Sociedad B) a 79/100 overall match — 88/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Siad Gourville scores 78/100 at about €800k. Data as of September 2026.
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Victor Nelsson is an aggressive front-foot defender, excelling in defensive duels and aerial battles, showcasing a robust style that makes him a formidable presence at the back. With a Sofascore rating in the bottom 18% of his peers, he may not be a standout in possession, but his top-tier metrics in clearances and tackles underline his reliability in disrupting opposition attacks. With just six games missed over the last three seasons, Nelsson's durability adds to his value as a dependable defensive asset.
Strengths: Clearances, Tackles + interceptions, Aerial duels won. Availability: 6 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Victor Nelsson
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kazunari Kitasimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 21 | €1.8m | 88 | 79 |
| 2 | Siad Gourvillesimilar↗ | US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale | 26 | €800k | 87 | 78 |
| 3 | Giorgio Cittadinisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 24 | €900k | 86 | 78 |
| 4 | Louis Breunigsimilar↗ | SSV Jahn Regensburg | 23 | €1.0m | 85 | 77 |
| 5 | Jon Martinsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 20 | €24m | 84 | 78 |
| 6 | Timo Hüberssimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 30 | €1.4m | 84 | 79 |
| 7 | Tiago Gabrielsimilar↗ | Lecce | 22 | €15m | 84 | 81 |
| 8 | Yerry Minasimilar↗ | Cagliari | 32 | €2.3m | 83 | 77 |
| 9 | Michael Keanesimilar↗ | Everton | 33 | €2.8m | 83 | 77 |
| 10 | Konstantinos Mavropanossimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €20m | 83 | 77 |
| 11 | Leo Greimlsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 25 | €800k | 82 | 78 |
| 12 | Ze Vitorsimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 25 | €2.4m | 82 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Victor Nelsson
≈ 100% Victor Nelsson · low reliability
≈ 100% Victor Nelsson · strong: Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Victor Nelsson · strong: Duels won, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Victor Nelsson?
By Doppel's fit score, Kazunari Kita (Real Sociedad B) is the closest profile to Victor Nelsson, with a 79/100 overall match. Siad Gourville and Giorgio Cittadini are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Victor Nelsson?
Yes. Siad Gourville (US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale) plays a similar centre back role and rates 78/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Victor Nelsson?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Victor Nelsson's 2025/26 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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