Players like Nikolai Soyset Hopland
CBSC Heerenveen · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitNikolai Soyset Hopland's profile ↗
The players most similar to Nikolai Soyset Hopland are Fabian Schär, Chancel Mbemba, George Campbell. Doppel rates Fabian Schär (Newcastle United) a 85/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Danny da Costa scores 86/100 at about €1.1m. Data as of October 2026.
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Nikolai Soyset Hopland is a ball-playing centre-back, showcasing a strong ability to contribute to build-up play with impressive passing accuracy and dribbling skills. With a Sofascore rating in the top 46% of his positional peers, he excels in making accurate long balls and final-third passes, enhancing his team's attacking flow. While he may struggle in aerial duels, his reliability is notable, having missed only 12 games over the last three seasons, marking him as a durable asset in defense.
Strengths: Successful dribbles, Accurate final-third passes, Accurate long balls. Availability: 12 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Nikolai Soyset Hopland
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fabian Schärsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 35 | €3.9m | 94 | 85 |
| 2 | Chancel Mbembasimilar↗ | Lille | 32 | €1.8m | 93 | 85 |
| 3 | George Campbellsimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 25 | €1.8m | 93 | 88 |
| 4 | Ismaelo Ganiousimilar↗ | RC Lens | 21 | €19m | 92 | 85 |
| 5 | Ümit Akdağsimilar↗ | Alanyaspor | 23 | €6.4m | 92 | 84 |
| 6 | Danny da Costasimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 33 | €1.1m | 92 | 86 |
| 7 | Ozan Kabaksimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 26 | €15m | 91 | 84 |
| 8 | Siebe Horemanssimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 28 | €2.9m | 91 | 85 |
| 9 | Kevin Dikssimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 30 | €4.8m | 91 | 85 |
| 10 | Strahinja Pavlovićsimilar↗ | AC Milan | 25 | €38m | 91 | 84 |
| 11 | Jarell Quansahsimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 23 | €48m | 90 | 84 |
| 12 | Danny Bakkersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €500k | 90 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nikolai Soyset Hopland
≈ 100% Nikolai Soyset Hopland · strong: Accurate long balls, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Nikolai Soyset Hopland · strong: xG + xA, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Nikolai Soyset Hopland · strong: Successful dribbles, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Nikolai Soyset Hopland?
Statistically, Fabian Schär (Newcastle United) is the closest look-alike to Nikolai Soyset Hopland — a 85/100 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 Nikolai Soyset Hopland?
By Doppel's fit score, Fabian Schär (Newcastle United) is the closest profile to Nikolai Soyset Hopland, with a 85/100 overall match. Chancel Mbemba and George Campbell are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Nikolai Soyset Hopland?
Yes. Danny da Costa (1. FSV Mainz 05) plays a similar centre back role and rates 86/100 at roughly €1.1m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Nikolai Soyset Hopland?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Nikolai Soyset Hopland's 2024/25 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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