Players like Olivier Boscagli
CBPSV Eindhoven · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitOlivier Boscagli's profile ↗
Olivier Boscagli is a centre-back for PSV Eindhoven in the Eredivisie, having made 12 appearances in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Boscagli include Syb Van Ottele from Fortuna Sittard, who has a fit score of 84/100, and Philipp Sander from Borussia M'gladbach, with a fit score of 85/100. Both players exhibit comparable roles and statistical profiles, making them potential alternatives for teams seeking a defender with similar attributes.
About Olivier Boscagli
Olivier Boscagli is a ball-playing centre-back known for his exceptional passing range and vision. With a top 1% Sofascore rating among his positional peers, he excels in delivering accurate long balls and final-third passes, showcasing his ability to initiate attacks from the back. His durability is impressive, having missed only one game in the last three seasons, making him a reliable presence in any defensive lineup.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes. Availability: 1 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Olivier Boscagli
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Syb Van Ottelesimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €600k | 89 | 84 |
| 2 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 89 | 85 |
| 3 | Ramy Bensebainisimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 31 | €7.4m | 89 | 82 |
| 4 | Noahkai Bankssimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 20 | €19m | 88 | 81 |
| 5 | Emre Cansimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 32 | €3.2m | 88 | 82 |
| 6 | Juan Foythsimilar↗ | Villarreal | 28 | €8.6m | 88 | 82 |
| 7 | Oumar Soletsimilar↗ | Udinese | 26 | €22m | 87 | 83 |
| 8 | Kevin Mac Allistersimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 29 | €12m | 87 | 81 |
| 9 | Anouar El Azzouzisimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €1.6m | 87 | 84 |
| 10 | Calvin Verdonksimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 29 | €2.6m | 87 | 82 |
| 11 | Teo Quinterosimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 27 | €1.2m | 86 | 81 |
| 12 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 86 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Olivier Boscagli
≈ 100% Olivier Boscagli · strong: Possession won in att. third, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Key passes /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Olivier Boscagli · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Olivier Boscagli · strong: Big chances created, Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Olivier Boscagli?
By Doppel's fit score, Syb Van Ottele (Fortuna Sittard) is the closest profile to Olivier Boscagli, with a 84/100 overall match. Philipp Sander and Ramy Bensebaini are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Olivier Boscagli?
Yes. Syb Van Ottele (Fortuna Sittard) plays a similar centre back role and rates 84/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Olivier Boscagli?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Olivier Boscagli'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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