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 (Kayserispor) 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 July 2026.
About Nicolas Madsen
Nicolas Madsen is a dynamic attacking midfielder known for his vision and precision, excelling in creating chances and delivering accurate crosses. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 17% of his positional peers, he consistently influences the game with key passes and a strong aerial presence. His remarkable durability, having missed no games in the last three seasons, underscores his reliability as a key contributor for Queens Park Rangers.
Strengths: Accurate crosses, Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating. 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↗ | Kayserispor | 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↗ | Fiorentina | 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 | Bruno Henriquesimilar↗ | Internacional | 37 | €300k | 91 | 81 |
| 10 | Max Birdsimilar↗ | Bristol City | 26 | €2.4m | 91 | 83 |
| 11 | Neil El Aynaouisimilar↗ | RC Lens | 25 | €22m | 91 | 81 |
| 12 | Alex Salasimilar↗ | Córdoba | 25 | €1.0m | 91 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, 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 best replacement for Nicolas Madsen?
By Doppel's fit score, Kartal Kayra Yılmaz (Kayserispor) 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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