Players like Ole Selnaes
CM/CDMRosenborg BK · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitOle Selnaes's profile ↗
Ole Selnaes is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Rosenborg BK in the Eliteserien, aged 32, with a market value of €1m. Players similar to Selnaes include Ben Whiteman from Preston North End, with a fit score of 81/100, and Julian Baas from Excelsior, who shares a fit score of 82/100. Both players exhibit comparable roles and statistical profiles, making them suitable alternatives.
About Ole Selnaes
Ole Selnaes is a commanding central midfielder with exceptional defensive abilities, excelling in aerial duels and providing reliable distribution from deep. His top 1% Sofascore rating underscores his elite quality, showcasing his capacity to control the game through accurate long balls and crosses. With just nine games missed over the last three seasons, Selnaes proves to be a durable and dependable presence in midfield, although his attacking output could be more prominent.
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↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €800k | 92 | 82 |
| 5 | Doğucan Haspolatsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 26 | €5.2m | 91 | 83 |
| 6 | Joris van Overeemsimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 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↗ | Kayserispor | 26 | €2.4m | 89 | 82 |
| 10 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 28 | €7.3m | 89 | 83 |
| 11 | Adem Zorganesimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 26 | €13m | 89 | 81 |
| 12 | Jakub Kałuzińskisimilar↗ | Antalyaspor | 24 | €2.3m | 88 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, 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 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 (Excelsior) 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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