Players like Ole Selnaes
CM/CDMRosenborg BK · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitOle Selnaes's profile ↗
The players most similar to Ole Selnaes are Ben Whiteman, Josh Eccles, George Thomason. Doppel rates Ben Whiteman (Preston North End) a 81/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Julian Baas scores 82/100 at about €800k. Data as of October 2026.
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Ole Selnaes is a top-tier defensive midfielder, excelling as a ball-winning anchor in the center of the pitch. With a Sofascore rating in the top 1% of his peers, he dominates aerial duels and showcases impressive accuracy in long passes and crosses, making him a reliable distributor. His durability stands out, missing only nine games in the last three seasons, reinforcing his status as a dependable presence in midfield.
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %, Accurate crosses. Availability: 9 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Ole Selnaes
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ben Whitemansimilar↗ | Preston North End | 30 | €2.1m | 94 | 81 |
| 2 | Josh Ecclessimilar↗ | Coventry City | 26 | €9.6m | 93 | 79 |
| 3 | George Thomasonsimilar↗ | Wrexham | 24 | €2.4m | 92 | 81 |
| 4 | Julian Baassimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 24 | €800k | 92 | 82 |
| 5 | Doğucan Haspolatsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 26 | €5.2m | 91 | 83 |
| 6 | Joris van Overeemsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 32 | €900k | 90 | 81 |
| 7 | Enzo Leopoldsimilar↗ | Hannover 96 | 26 | €4.2m | 90 | 82 |
| 8 | Nicolas Madsensimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 26 | €5.2m | 90 | 80 |
| 9 | Kartal Kayra Yılmazsimilar↗ | Beşiktaş JK | 26 | €2.4m | 89 | 82 |
| 10 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 28 | €7.3m | 89 | 83 |
| 11 | Adem Zorganesimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 26 | €13m | 89 | 81 |
| 12 | Jakub Kałuzińskisimilar↗ | Başakşehir FK | 24 | €2.3m | 88 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ole Selnaes
≈ 100% Ole Selnaes · strong: Clearances, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Ole Selnaes · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Ole Selnaes · strong: Big chances created, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Ole Selnaes?
Statistically, Ben Whiteman (Preston North End) is the closest look-alike to Ole Selnaes — a 81/100 profile match (94/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Ole Selnaes?
By Doppel's fit score, Ben Whiteman (Preston North End) is the closest profile to Ole Selnaes, with a 81/100 overall match. Josh Eccles and George Thomason are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Ole Selnaes?
Yes. Julian Baas (Sparta Rotterdam) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 82/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Ole Selnaes?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Ole Selnaes's 2026 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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