Players like Mikkel Damsgaard
CAM/CMBrentford · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMikkel Damsgaard's profile ↗
The players most similar to Mikkel Damsgaard are Douglas Luiz, Nico Paz, Joey Veerman. Doppel rates Douglas Luiz (Aston Villa) a 85/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Giovani Lo Celso scores 84/100 at about €7.8m. Data as of September 2026.
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Mikkel Damsgaard is an inventive attacking midfielder whose playing style thrives on creativity and technical prowess. With a top 14% Sofascore rating among his peers, he excels in winning possession in the attacking third and generating goal-scoring opportunities, as evidenced by his impressive stats in big chances created and key passes. While he has struggled in aerial duels, his ability to impact the game is undeniable, although his injury history raises some concerns about durability.
Strengths: Possession won in att. third, Big chances created, Key passes. Availability: 21 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Mikkel Damsgaard
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Douglas Luizsimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 28 | €19m | 95 | 85 |
| 2 | Nico Pazsimilar↗ | Como | 22 | €86m | 95 | 86 |
| 3 | Joey Veermansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 28 | €26m | 95 | 86 |
| 4 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 30 | €16m | 94 | 85 |
| 5 | Malik Tillmansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 24 | €27m | 94 | 85 |
| 6 | Giovani Lo Celsosimilar↗ | Real Betis | 30 | €7.8m | 93 | 84 |
| 7 | Senny Mayulusimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 20 | €38m | 93 | 85 |
| 8 | Bruno Fernandessimilar↗ | Manchester United | 32 | €32m | 93 | 83 |
| 9 | Cameron Puertassimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 28 | €6.8m | 92 | 87 |
| 10 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 33 | €1.9m | 92 | 86 |
| 11 | Eliesse Ben Seghirsimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 21 | €21m | 92 | 86 |
| 12 | Azzedine Ounahisimilar↗ | Girona FC | 26 | €10m | 92 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Mikkel Damsgaard
≈ 100% Mikkel Damsgaard · strong: Touches, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Mikkel Damsgaard · strong: Shots, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Successful dribbles /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Mikkel Damsgaard · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Mikkel Damsgaard?
By Doppel's fit score, Douglas Luiz (Aston Villa) is the closest profile to Mikkel Damsgaard, with a 85/100 overall match. Nico Paz and Joey Veerman are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Mikkel Damsgaard?
Yes. Giovani Lo Celso (Real Betis) plays a similar attacking midfielder role and rates 84/100 at roughly €7.8m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Mikkel Damsgaard?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Mikkel Damsgaard's 2025/26 season, then ranks attacking midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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