Players like Kristoffer Askildsen
CM/CAMSampdoria · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitKristoffer Askildsen's profile ↗
The players most similar to Kristoffer Askildsen are Arno Verschueren, Lilian Egloff, Vito van Crooij. Doppel rates Arno Verschueren (Sparta Rotterdam) a 84/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Arno Verschueren scores 84/100 at about €700k. Data as of September 2026.
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Kristoffer Askildsen is a dynamic central midfielder with a knack for aerial dominance and finishing, making him a valuable asset in both attacking and defensive phases. With a Sofascore rating in the top 41% of his peers, he showcases reliability and quality, contributing 3 goals and 4 assists in 27 appearances this season. His durability is impressive, having missed only 4 games in the last three years, although he could enhance his influence by increasing his touches and key passes in the final third.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won, Finishing (npG − npxG /90). Availability: 4 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Kristoffer Askildsen
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arno Verschuerensimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 29 | €700k | 92 | 84 |
| 2 | Lilian Egloffsimilar↗ | Karlsruher SC | 24 | €1.6m | 91 | 82 |
| 3 | Vito van Crooijsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 30 | €900k | 91 | 82 |
| 4 | Christopher Scottsimilar↗ | Royal Antwerp FC | 24 | €2.1m | 91 | 83 |
| 5 | Ilias Koutsoupiassimilar↗ | Frosinone | 25 | €3.3m | 91 | 82 |
| 6 | Taliscasimilar↗ | Fenerbahçe | 32 | €7.7m | 90 | 82 |
| 7 | Victor Jensensimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 26 | €2.3m | 90 | 85 |
| 8 | Liam Cullensimilar↗ | Swansea City | 27 | €3.1m | 90 | 82 |
| 9 | Sem Steijnsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 25 | €12m | 90 | 85 |
| 10 | Ozan Tufansimilar↗ | Hull City | 31 | €1.4m | 89 | 83 |
| 11 | Scott Twinesimilar↗ | Bristol City | 27 | €14m | 89 | 81 |
| 12 | Carlo Holsesimilar↗ | Samsunspor | 27 | €6.5m | 89 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Kristoffer Askildsen
≈ 100% Kristoffer Askildsen · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Kristoffer Askildsen · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Kristoffer Askildsen · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Kristoffer Askildsen?
By Doppel's fit score, Arno Verschueren (Sparta Rotterdam) is the closest profile to Kristoffer Askildsen, with a 84/100 overall match. Lilian Egloff and Vito van Crooij are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Kristoffer Askildsen?
Yes. Arno Verschueren (Sparta Rotterdam) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 84/100 at roughly €700k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Kristoffer Askildsen?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Kristoffer Askildsen'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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