Players like Casper Nielsen
CM/CDMStandard Liège · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitCasper Nielsen's profile ↗
The players most similar to Casper Nielsen are Arno Verschueren, Emiliano Marcondes, Thomas Bruns. Doppel rates Arno Verschueren (Sparta Rotterdam) a 87/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Thomas Bruns scores 84/100 at about €200k. Data as of September 2026.
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Casper Nielsen is a dynamic central midfielder, showcasing a strong ability to contribute offensively with impressive goal-scoring and chance-creation metrics. Ranking in the top 41% of his positional peers, he excels in accurate crossing and finishing, making him a valuable asset in the attacking phase. However, his susceptibility to injuries has limited his availability, impacting his overall reliability on the pitch.
Strengths: Accurate crosses, Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG /90). Availability: 27 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Casper Nielsen
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arno Verschuerensimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 29 | €700k | 93 | 87 |
| 2 | Emiliano Marcondessimilar↗ | Norwich City | 31 | €600k | 92 | 85 |
| 3 | Thomas Brunssimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 34 | €200k | 92 | 84 |
| 4 | Kuryu Matsukisimilar↗ | Southampton | 23 | €2.8m | 92 | 83 |
| 5 | Alfie Devinesimilar↗ | Preston North End | 22 | €8.2m | 92 | 87 |
| 6 | Dariusz Stalmachsimilar↗ | 1. FC Magdeburg | 21 | €1.6m | 92 | 85 |
| 7 | Victor Torpsimilar↗ | Coventry City | 27 | €15m | 92 | 84 |
| 8 | Rémi Oudinsimilar↗ | Lecce | 30 | €900k | 92 | 84 |
| 9 | Jae-sung Leesimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 34 | €2.1m | 92 | 84 |
| 10 | Clint Leemanssimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 31 | €400k | 91 | 83 |
| 11 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 32 | €4.5m | 91 | 85 |
| 12 | Ilias Koutsoupiassimilar↗ | Frosinone | 25 | €3.3m | 91 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Casper Nielsen
≈ 100% Casper Nielsen · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Shots /90
≈ 100% Casper Nielsen · strong: Accurate crosses, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Casper Nielsen · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Casper Nielsen?
By Doppel's fit score, Arno Verschueren (Sparta Rotterdam) is the closest profile to Casper Nielsen, with a 87/100 overall match. Emiliano Marcondes and Thomas Bruns are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Casper Nielsen?
Yes. Thomas Bruns (Heracles Almelo) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 84/100 at roughly €200k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Casper Nielsen?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Casper Nielsen'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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