Players like Nicolas Madsen
CM/CAM/CDMQueens Park Rangers · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNicolas Madsen's profile ↗
The players most similar to Nicolas Madsen are Kartal Kayra Yılmaz, Clint Leemans, Gianluca Busio. Doppel rates Kartal Kayra Yılmaz (Beşiktaş JK) a 83/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Clint Leemans scores 82/100 at about €400k. Data as of October 2026.
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Nicolas Madsen is a dynamic attacking midfielder known for his precision and playmaking ability. With a Sofascore rating in the top 16% of his peers, he excels in delivering accurate crosses and key passes, making him a reliable creator in the final third. His aerial prowess adds another dimension to his game, while his impressive durability is highlighted by zero missed matches over the last three seasons. Madsen's ability to influence games consistently marks him as a standout performer in the Championship.
Strengths: Accurate crosses, Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Nicolas Madsen
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kartal Kayra Yılmazsimilar↗ | Beşiktaş JK | 26 | €2.4m | 93 | 83 |
| 2 | Clint Leemanssimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 31 | €400k | 92 | 82 |
| 3 | Gianluca Busiosimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €7.3m | 92 | 84 |
| 4 | Doğucan Haspolatsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 26 | €5.2m | 92 | 82 |
| 5 | Rolando Mandragorasimilar↗ | Torino | 29 | €8.6m | 92 | 81 |
| 6 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 28 | €7.3m | 92 | 83 |
| 7 | Mika Baursimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €4.7m | 92 | 81 |
| 8 | Mathis Servaissimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 22 | €3.8m | 91 | 81 |
| 9 | Max Birdsimilar↗ | Bristol City | 26 | €2.4m | 91 | 83 |
| 10 | Neil El Aynaouisimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 25 | €29m | 91 | 82 |
| 11 | Alex Salasimilar↗ | Mallorca | 25 | €1.0m | 91 | 81 |
| 12 | Rémi Oudinsimilar↗ | Catanzaro | 30 | €900k | 90 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nicolas Madsen
≈ 100% Nicolas Madsen · strong: Accurate crosses, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Accurate long balls /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Nicolas Madsen · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Nicolas Madsen · strong: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %, Accurate final-third passes /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Nicolas Madsen?
Statistically, Kartal Kayra Yılmaz (Beşiktaş JK) is the closest look-alike to Nicolas Madsen — a 83/100 profile match (93/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Nicolas Madsen?
By Doppel's fit score, Kartal Kayra Yılmaz (Beşiktaş JK) is the closest profile to Nicolas Madsen, with a 83/100 overall match. Clint Leemans and Gianluca Busio are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Nicolas Madsen?
Yes. Clint Leemans (NAC Breda) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 82/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Nicolas Madsen?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Nicolas Madsen's 2025/26 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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