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 September 2026.
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Nikolai Soyset Hopland is a ball-playing centre-back, showcasing his ability to contribute to build-up play with impressive passing accuracy and successful dribbles. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 46% of his positional peers, he stands out for his distribution and involvement in the final third. Despite a lower aerial duel success rate, his durability is notable, having missed only 12 games over the last three seasons, making him a reliable presence in defence.
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↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 32 | €1.8m | 93 | 85 |
| 3 | George Campbellsimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 25 | €1.8m | 93 | 88 |
| 4 | Ismaelo Ganiousimilar↗ | RC Lens | 21 | €19m | 92 | 86 |
| 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 | Kevin Dikssimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 30 | €4.8m | 91 | 84 |
| 9 | Strahinja Pavlovićsimilar↗ | AC Milan | 25 | €38m | 91 | 84 |
| 10 | Jarell Quansahsimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 23 | €48m | 90 | 84 |
| 11 | Danny Bakkersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €500k | 90 | 86 |
| 12 | Oumar Soletsimilar↗ | Udinese | 26 | €22m | 90 | 85 |
* 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 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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