Players like Nick Olij
GKPSV Eindhoven · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitNick Olij's profile ↗
The players most similar to Nick Olij are Matz Sels, Jankat Yılmaz, Tim Schreiber. Doppel rates Matz Sels (Nottingham Forest) a 86/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Tim Schreiber scores 93/100 at about €900k. Data as of October 2026.
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Nick Olij is a ball-playing goalkeeper who excels in distribution, evidenced by his elite accuracy in long balls and final-third passes, placing him in the top 4-5% of his positional peers. With a Sofascore rating in the top 6%, he showcases exceptional quality, confidently orchestrating play from the back. However, his injury history raises concerns about reliability, having missed 30 games over the last three seasons.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, xG + xA, Accurate final-third passes. Availability: 30 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Nick Olij
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matz Selssimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 34 | €3.7m | 94 | 86 |
| 2 | Jankat Yılmazsimilar↗ | Eyüpspor | 22 | €1.6m | 94 | 86 |
| 3 | Tim Schreibersimilar↗ | SG Dynamo Dresden | 24 | €900k | 94 | 93 |
| 4 | Iñaki Peñasimilar↗ | Elche | 27 | €3.6m | 94 | 87 |
| 5 | Joël Drommelsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 30 | €3.7m | 93 | 86 |
| 6 | Finn Dahmensimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 28 | €13m | 93 | 87 |
| 7 | Robin Zentnersimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 32 | €2.4m | 93 | 85 |
| 8 | Kayne van Oevelensimilar↗ | FC Volendam | 23 | €2.1m | 92 | 89 |
| 9 | Vanja Milinković-Savićsimilar↗ | SSC Napoli | 29 | €19m | 92 | 83 |
| 10 | Frederik Rønnowsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 34 | €2.1m | 92 | 84 |
| 11 | Robin Roefssimilar↗ | Sunderland | 23 | €29m | 91 | 83 |
| 12 | Warlesonsimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 30 | €2.2m | 91 | 87 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nick Olij
≈ 100% Nick Olij · strong: Clearances, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Duels won /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Nick Olij · strong: Key passes, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Big chances created /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Nick Olij · strong: xG + xA, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Nick Olij?
Statistically, Matz Sels (Nottingham Forest) is the closest look-alike to Nick Olij — a 86/100 profile match (94/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Nick Olij?
By Doppel's fit score, Matz Sels (Nottingham Forest) is the closest profile to Nick Olij, with a 86/100 overall match. Jankat Yılmaz and Tim Schreiber are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Nick Olij?
Yes. Tim Schreiber (SG Dynamo Dresden) plays a similar goalkeeper role and rates 93/100 at roughly €900k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Nick Olij?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Nick Olij's 2024/25 season, then ranks goalkeepers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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