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 (FC Twente) 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 October 2026.
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Kristoffer Askildsen is a dynamic central midfielder with a strong aerial presence, excelling in winning duels and contributing to both defensive stability and offensive transitions. With a Sofascore rating in the top 41% of his peers, he demonstrates solid finishing ability, making him a valuable asset in the final third. Notably durable, Askildsen has missed only four games in three seasons, showcasing his reliability on the pitch. While he may not be the most prolific in dribbling or creating key passes, his strengths lie in effective ball retention and positioning.
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↗ | FC Twente | 29 | €700k | 92 | 84 |
| 2 | Lilian Egloffsimilar↗ | Karlsruher SC | 24 | €1.6m | 91 | 82 |
| 3 | Vito van Crooijsimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 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 | Liam Cullensimilar↗ | Swansea City | 27 | €3.1m | 90 | 82 |
| 8 | Victor Jensensimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 26 | €2.3m | 90 | 85 |
| 9 | Sem Steijnsimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 25 | €12m | 90 | 85 |
| 10 | Ozan Tufansimilar↗ | Trabzonspor | 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 closest look-alike to Kristoffer Askildsen?
Statistically, Arno Verschueren (FC Twente) is the closest look-alike to Kristoffer Askildsen — a 84/100 profile match (92/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Kristoffer Askildsen?
By Doppel's fit score, Arno Verschueren (FC Twente) 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 (FC Twente) 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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