Players like Oliver Skipp
CM/CDMLeicester City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitOliver Skipp's profile ↗
The players most similar to Oliver Skipp are Diego Villares, Tomy Carbonell, Lander Olaetxea. Doppel rates Diego Villares (Deportivo de A Coruña) a 80/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Lander Olaetxea scores 79/100 at about €400k. Data as of October 2026.
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Oliver Skipp is a reliable defensive midfielder known for his strong defensive contributions, particularly excelling in clearances. Despite ranking in the bottom tier for offensive metrics, his durability stands out, with only four games missed in the last three seasons. While he may not contribute much in terms of goals or assists, his ability to disrupt opposition play makes him a solid option in the midfield.
Strengths: Clearances. Availability: 4 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Oliver Skipp
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Diego Villaressimilar↗ | Deportivo de A Coruña | 30 | €1.0m | 95 | 80 |
| 2 | Tomy Carbonellsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 21 | €900k | 95 | 84 |
| 3 | Lander Olaetxeasimilar↗ | Eibar | 33 | €400k | 94 | 79 |
| 4 | Kevin Ackermannsimilar↗ | IF Brommapojkarna | 25 | €700k | 94 | 81 |
| 5 | Anuarsimilar↗ | AD Ceuta | 31 | €700k | 93 | 78 |
| 6 | Florian Flicksimilar↗ | Eintracht Braunschweig | 26 | €700k | 93 | 81 |
| 7 | Everson Juniorsimilar↗ | Montpellier | 23 | €1.1m | 92 | 80 |
| 8 | Pascal Klemenssimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 21 | €2.1m | 92 | 81 |
| 9 | Sergio Gonzálezsimilar↗ | Burgos Club de Fútbol | 29 | €600k | 92 | 80 |
| 10 | Maxence Carliersimilar↗ | Nancy | 29 | €500k | 92 | 79 |
| 11 | Carlo Sickingersimilar↗ | SV 07 Elversberg | 29 | €500k | 92 | 78 |
| 12 | Santiago Castañedasimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €5.2m | 91 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Oliver Skipp
≈ 100% Oliver Skipp · low reliability
≈ 100% Oliver Skipp · low reliability
≈ 100% Oliver Skipp · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Oliver Skipp?
Statistically, Diego Villares (Deportivo de A Coruña) is the closest look-alike to Oliver Skipp — a 80/100 profile match (95/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Oliver Skipp?
By Doppel's fit score, Diego Villares (Deportivo de A Coruña) is the closest profile to Oliver Skipp, with a 80/100 overall match. Tomy Carbonell and Lander Olaetxea are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Oliver Skipp?
Yes. Lander Olaetxea (Eibar) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 79/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Oliver Skipp?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Oliver Skipp'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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