Players like Ørjan Nyland
GKSevilla · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitØrjan Nyland's profile ↗
The players most similar to Ørjan Nyland are Tim Schreiber, Finn Dahmen, Luuk Koopmans. Doppel rates Tim Schreiber (SG Dynamo Dresden) a 93/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Luuk Koopmans scores 84/100 at about €200k. Data as of October 2026.
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Ørjan Nyland is a unique playmaking goalkeeper, showcasing an impressive ability to create big chances and deliver key passes from the back. Despite a Sofascore rating that places him in the bottom 9% of his peers, his top-tier distribution and defensive contributions stand out, making him a valuable asset in build-up play. However, his injury history, missing 26 games over the last three seasons, raises concerns about his reliability.
Strengths: Big chances created, Key passes, Tackles + interceptions. Availability: 26 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Ørjan Nyland
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tim Schreibersimilar↗ | SG Dynamo Dresden | 24 | €900k | 95 | 93 |
| 2 | Finn Dahmensimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 28 | €13m | 94 | 88 |
| 3 | Luuk Koopmanssimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 33 | €200k | 94 | 84 |
| 4 | Robin Zentnersimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 32 | €2.4m | 93 | 86 |
| 5 | Taishi Brandon Nozawasimilar↗ | Royal Antwerp FC | 24 | €3.4m | 92 | 84 |
| 6 | Bahadır Han Güngördüsimilar↗ | Konyaspor | 30 | €700k | 91 | 82 |
| 7 | Andreas Jungdalsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 24 | €3.8m | 91 | 84 |
| 8 | Frederik Rønnowsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 34 | €2.1m | 91 | 83 |
| 9 | Lucas Chevaliersimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 25 | €26m | 91 | 83 |
| 10 | Michael Brouwersimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 33 | €300k | 91 | 83 |
| 11 | Nahuel Nollsimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 23 | €1.9m | 91 | 86 |
| 12 | Diant Ramajsimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 25 | €6.3m | 90 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ørjan Nyland
≈ 100% Ørjan Nyland · strong: xG + xA, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Ørjan Nyland · strong: xG + xA, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Touches /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Ørjan Nyland · strong: Big chances created, Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Ørjan Nyland?
Statistically, Tim Schreiber (SG Dynamo Dresden) is the closest look-alike to Ørjan Nyland — a 93/100 profile match (95/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Ørjan Nyland?
By Doppel's fit score, Tim Schreiber (SG Dynamo Dresden) is the closest profile to Ørjan Nyland, with a 93/100 overall match. Finn Dahmen and Luuk Koopmans are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Ørjan Nyland?
Yes. Luuk Koopmans (Fortuna Sittard) plays a similar goalkeeper role and rates 84/100 at roughly €200k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Ørjan Nyland?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Ørjan Nyland'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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