Players like Aleksander Nilsson
CMHalmstads BK · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitAleksander Nilsson's profile ↗
The players most similar to Aleksander Nilsson are Thijs Oosting, Tomy Carbonell, Leandro Bacuna. Doppel rates Thijs Oosting (PEC Zwolle) a 80/100 overall match — 79/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Leandro Bacuna scores 79/100 at about €300k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Aleksander Nilsson
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thijs Oostingsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 26 | €900k | 79 | 80 |
| 2 | Tomy Carbonellsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 21 | €900k | 87 | 79 |
| 3 | Leandro Bacunasimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 35 | €300k | 82 | 79 |
| 4 | Johan Johanessen Bakkesimilar↗ | Strømsgodset | 22 | €500k | 84 | 79 |
| 5 | Muammer Sarıkayasimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 28 | €300k | 83 | 79 |
| 6 | Izan Merinosimilar↗ | Málaga CF | 20 | €1.9m | 87 | 79 |
| 7 | Sergio Guerrerosimilar↗ | FC Cartagena | 27 | €300k | 88 | 79 |
| 8 | Novatus Miroshisimilar↗ | Göztepe | 24 | €4.6m | 86 | 78 |
| 9 | Manolo Portanovasimilar↗ | Reggiana | 26 | €200k | 75 | 78 |
| 10 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 72 | 78 |
| 11 | Mathis Servaissimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 22 | €3.8m | 81 | 78 |
| 12 | Rafael Bauzàsimilar↗ | Mirandés | 21 | €1.1m | 84 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Aleksander Nilsson
≈ 100% Aleksander Nilsson · strong: xG + xA, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Clearances /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Aleksander Nilsson · strong: Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
≈ 100% Aleksander Nilsson · strong: Clearances, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Aleksander Nilsson?
By Doppel's fit score, Thijs Oosting (PEC Zwolle) is the closest profile to Aleksander Nilsson, with a 80/100 overall match. Tomy Carbonell and Leandro Bacuna are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Aleksander Nilsson?
Yes. Leandro Bacuna (FC Groningen) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 79/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Aleksander Nilsson?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Aleksander Nilsson's 2025 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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