Players like Simon Olsson
CM/CDMIF Elfsborg · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitSimon Olsson's profile ↗
The players most similar to Simon Olsson are Dani Rodríguez, Mohamed Nassoh, Aimar Oroz. Doppel rates Dani Rodríguez (Leganés) a 84/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Dani Rodríguez scores 84/100 at about €100k. Data as of October 2026.
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Simon Olsson is a dynamic central midfielder, showcasing his prowess as a ball-winning playmaker with a knack for dribbling and winning possession in the attacking third. Despite a Sofascore rating in the bottom 37% of his positional peers, his impressive successful dribbles and ability to disrupt opposition play highlight his effectiveness. With remarkable durability, having missed only one game in the last three seasons, Olsson remains a reliable presence in the midfield, ready to influence the game.
Strengths: Successful dribbles, Possession won in att. third. Availability: 1 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Simon Olsson
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dani Rodríguezsimilar↗ | Leganés | 38 | €100k | 92 | 84 |
| 2 | Mohamed Nassohsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 92 | 87 |
| 3 | Aimar Orozsimilar↗ | Osasuna | 25 | €6.9m | 92 | 83 |
| 4 | João Carvalhosimilar↗ | Estoril Praia | 29 | €4.8m | 91 | 84 |
| 5 | Senny Mayulusimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 20 | €38m | 91 | 86 |
| 6 | Fabio Mirettisimilar↗ | Juventus | 23 | €15m | 91 | 84 |
| 7 | Oscar Gloukhsimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 22 | €13m | 91 | 85 |
| 8 | Pablo Torresimilar↗ | Mallorca | 23 | €4.9m | 91 | 84 |
| 9 | Filip Krastevsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €2.9m | 91 | 85 |
| 10 | Husseyn Chakrounsimilar↗ | Hannover 96 | 22 | €1.7m | 91 | 86 |
| 11 | Quinten Timbersimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 25 | €24m | 91 | 84 |
| 12 | Cameron Puertassimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 28 | €6.8m | 90 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Simon Olsson
≈ 100% Simon Olsson · strong: Accurate crosses, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Simon Olsson · strong: Successful dribbles, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Simon Olsson · strong: Possession won in att. third, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Successful dribbles /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Simon Olsson?
Statistically, Dani Rodríguez (Leganés) is the closest look-alike to Simon Olsson — a 84/100 profile match (92/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Simon Olsson?
By Doppel's fit score, Dani Rodríguez (Leganés) is the closest profile to Simon Olsson, with a 84/100 overall match. Mohamed Nassoh and Aimar Oroz are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Simon Olsson?
Yes. Dani Rodríguez (Leganés) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 84/100 at roughly €100k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Simon Olsson?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Simon Olsson's 2024/25 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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