Players like Aleksander Nilsson
CMHalmstads BK · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitAleksander Nilsson's profile ↗
The players most similar to Aleksander Nilsson are Patrick Metcalfe, Izan Merino, Samba Diba. Doppel rates Patrick Metcalfe (HamKam) a 79/100 overall match — 90/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Samba Diba scores 77/100 at about €400k. Data as of October 2026.
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Aleksander Nilsson is a tenacious, defensive-minded central midfielder, excelling in aerial duels with a remarkable standing in the top 3% among his peers. Despite struggling with offensive contributions, his durability shines through with zero games missed in the last three seasons, showcasing his reliability. While he may need to enhance his passing and duel success to impact games more effectively, his aerial prowess makes him a formidable presence in midfield battles.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Aleksander Nilsson
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Patrick Metcalfesimilar↗ | HamKam | 28 | €500k | 90 | 79 |
| 2 | Izan Merinosimilar↗ | Málaga CF | 20 | €1.9m | 89 | 80 |
| 3 | Samba Dibasimilar↗ | Grenoble Foot 38 | 23 | €400k | 89 | 77 |
| 4 | Maxence Carliersimilar↗ | Nancy | 29 | €500k | 89 | 77 |
| 5 | Erlend Segbergsimilar↗ | IK Start | 29 | €400k | 87 | 75 |
| 6 | Amadou Diawarasimilar↗ | Leganés | 29 | €700k | 87 | 77 |
| 7 | Anders Trondsensimilar↗ | IFK Göteborg | 31 | €400k | 87 | 75 |
| 8 | Jesper Isaksensimilar↗ | Kristiansund BK | 27 | €400k | 86 | 77 |
| 9 | Sergio Gonzálezsimilar↗ | Burgos Club de Fútbol | 29 | €600k | 86 | 76 |
| 10 | Maximilian Dietzsimilar↗ | SpVgg Greuther Fürth | 24 | €1.2m | 85 | 78 |
| 11 | Moussa Diakitésimilar↗ | Cádiz | 23 | €1.1m | 85 | 77 |
| 12 | Théo Chennahisimilar↗ | Montpellier | 21 | €2.4m | 85 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Aleksander Nilsson
≈ 100% Aleksander Nilsson · strong: Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Aleksander Nilsson · low reliability
≈ 100% Aleksander Nilsson · strong: Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Aleksander Nilsson?
Statistically, Patrick Metcalfe (HamKam) is the closest look-alike to Aleksander Nilsson — a 79/100 profile match (90/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Aleksander Nilsson?
By Doppel's fit score, Patrick Metcalfe (HamKam) is the closest profile to Aleksander Nilsson, with a 79/100 overall match. Izan Merino and Samba Diba are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Aleksander Nilsson?
Yes. Samba Diba (Grenoble Foot 38) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 77/100 at roughly €400k.
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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