Players like Fredrik Midtsjø
CM/CDMEyüpspor · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitFredrik Midtsjø's profile ↗
The players most similar to Fredrik Midtsjø are Kenneth Taylor, Kees Smit, Håkon Evjen. Doppel rates Kenneth Taylor (AFC Ajax) a 82/100 overall match — 89/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Husseyn Chakroun scores 83/100 at about €1.7m. Data as of July 2026.
About Fredrik Midtsjø
Fredrik Midtsjø is a creative deep-lying playmaker who excels in transitioning play and generating chances from midfield. With a Sofascore rating in the top 40% of his peers, he showcases his strengths through successful dribbles and key passes, making him a vital asset in offensive build-up. However, his injury history raises concerns about his availability, which could impact his consistency in the lineup.
Strengths: Successful dribbles, Big chances created, Possession won in att. third. Availability: 37 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Fredrik Midtsjø
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kenneth Taylorsimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 24 | €26m | 89 | 82 |
| 2 | Kees Smitsimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 20 | €24m | 88 | 81 |
| 3 | Håkon Evjensimilar↗ | Bodø/Glimt | 26 | €4.8m | 88 | 82 |
| 4 | Gjivai Zechiëlsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 22 | €11m | 88 | 84 |
| 5 | João Carvalhosimilar↗ | Estoril Praia | 29 | €4.8m | 87 | 82 |
| 6 | Jack Rudonisimilar↗ | Coventry City | 25 | €21m | 87 | 82 |
| 7 | Sondre Auklendsimilar↗ | Bodø/Glimt | 23 | €2.8m | 87 | 83 |
| 8 | Husseyn Chakrounsimilar↗ | Hannover 96 | 22 | €1.7m | 87 | 83 |
| 9 | Ryoya Morishitasimilar↗ | Blackburn Rovers | 29 | €2.1m | 87 | 82 |
| 10 | Ivan Ilićsimilar↗ | Torino | 25 | €6.8m | 87 | 82 |
| 11 | Kike Pérezsimilar↗ | Venezia | 29 | €2.3m | 86 | 82 |
| 12 | Fabian Riedersimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 24 | €11m | 86 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Fredrik Midtsjø
≈ 100% Fredrik Midtsjø · strong: xG + xA, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Sofascore rating, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Fredrik Midtsjø · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Fredrik Midtsjø · strong: Sofascore rating, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Fredrik Midtsjø?
By Doppel's fit score, Kenneth Taylor (AFC Ajax) is the closest profile to Fredrik Midtsjø, with a 82/100 overall match. Kees Smit and Håkon Evjen are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Fredrik Midtsjø?
Yes. Husseyn Chakroun (Hannover 96) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 83/100 at roughly €1.7m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Fredrik Midtsjø?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Fredrik Midtsjø'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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