Players like Filip Ottosson
CM/CDMIFK Göteborg · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitFilip Ottosson's profile ↗
Filip Ottosson is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for IFK Göteborg in the Allsvenskan, with 12 appearances and 733 minutes played in 2026. Players similar to Ottosson include Victor Emanuel Halvorsen from Sarpsborg 08, who has a fit score of 80/100, and Melker Heier from IK Sirius, also with a fit score of 80/100. Both players exhibit comparable roles and statistical profiles.
About Filip Ottosson
Filip Ottosson is a reliable deep-lying playmaker, showcasing elite quality with a Sofascore rating in the top 5% of his positional peers. His strengths lie in his precise long balls and accurate crosses, making him a pivotal figure in transitioning play and orchestrating attacks from deep. With no games missed in the last three seasons, his durability and consistent performance solidify his reputation as a dependable asset in midfield.
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls, Accurate crosses. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Filip Ottosson
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Victor Emanuel Halvorsensimilar↗ | Sarpsborg 08 | 22 | €800k | 92 | 80 |
| 2 | Melker Heiersimilar↗ | IK Sirius | 25 | €2.2m | 91 | 80 |
| 3 | Alejandro Meléndezsimilar↗ | Albacete Balompié | 27 | €400k | 90 | 79 |
| 4 | Amadou Diawarasimilar↗ | Leganés | 29 | €700k | 88 | 77 |
| 5 | Manuel Rodríguezsimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 21 | €1.0m | 88 | 78 |
| 6 | Andreas Müllersimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 26 | €800k | 88 | 78 |
| 7 | Tomy Carbonellsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 21 | €900k | 88 | 80 |
| 8 | Izan Merinosimilar↗ | Málaga CF | 20 | €1.9m | 88 | 79 |
| 9 | Thomas Claessimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 22 | €1.5m | 87 | 79 |
| 10 | Alexandre Phliponeausimilar↗ | US Concarneau | 26 | €300k | 87 | 78 |
| 11 | Iyad Mohamedsimilar↗ | Pau FC | 25 | €400k | 87 | 78 |
| 12 | Matteo Pessinasimilar↗ | Monza | 29 | €4.8m | 87 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
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FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Filip Ottosson?
By Doppel's fit score, Victor Emanuel Halvorsen (Sarpsborg 08) is the closest profile to Filip Ottosson, with a 80/100 overall match. Melker Heier and Alejandro Meléndez are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Filip Ottosson?
Yes. Alejandro Meléndez (Albacete Balompié) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 79/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Filip Ottosson?
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