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, Maxence Carlier. Doppel rates Patrick Metcalfe (Fredrikstad FK) 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 September 2026.
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Aleksander Nilsson is a robust, aerially dominant central midfielder, excelling in winning duels in the air. Despite struggling to impact the game with key passes or contributions in the final third, his impressive durability and consistency—missing no games over the last three seasons—speak to his reliability. While he may not be among the elite in his position, his aerial prowess adds a unique dimension to his play.
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↗ | Fredrikstad FK | 28 | €500k | 90 | 79 |
| 2 | Izan Merinosimilar↗ | Málaga CF | 20 | €1.9m | 89 | 80 |
| 3 | Maxence Carliersimilar↗ | Nancy | 29 | €500k | 89 | 77 |
| 4 | Samba Dibasimilar↗ | Grenoble Foot 38 | 23 | €400k | 89 | 77 |
| 5 | Erlend Segbergsimilar↗ | Kristiansund BK | 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↗ | CD Tenerife | 29 | €600k | 86 | 76 |
| 10 | Moussa Diakitésimilar↗ | Cádiz | 23 | €1.1m | 85 | 77 |
| 11 | Maximilian Dietzsimilar↗ | SpVgg Greuther Fürth | 24 | €1.2m | 85 | 78 |
| 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: Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Aleksander Nilsson?
By Doppel's fit score, Patrick Metcalfe (Fredrikstad FK) is the closest profile to Aleksander Nilsson, with a 79/100 overall match. Izan Merino and Maxence Carlier 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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