Players like Jesper Cornelius
STIK Start · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitJesper Cornelius's profile ↗
Jesper Cornelius is a striker for IK Start in the Eliteserien, having made 15 appearances in 2026, scoring 4 goals and providing 1 assist. Players similar to Cornelius include Sondre Sørløkk from Fredrikstad FK with a fit score of 77/100, and Deniz Gül of FC Porto, who has a fit score of 78/100. Other comparable options are Felix Tomi from Bastia and Emmanuel Boateng from Rio Ave, both with fit scores of 79/100 and 78/100, respectively.
About Jesper Cornelius
Jesper Cornelius profiles as a tenacious striker with a strong aerial presence, excelling in winning possession in the attacking third. Despite his quality ranking in the bottom 30% of his position, his durability is a notable asset, having missed no games in the past three seasons. While his playmaking metrics could use improvement, his ability to dominate in aerial duels and apply pressure in advanced areas makes him a valuable asset in a physical game.
Strengths: Possession won in att. third, Aerial duels won %. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Jesper Cornelius
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sondre Sørløkksimilar↗ | Fredrikstad FK | 29 | €500k | 89 | 77 |
| 2 | Deniz Gülsimilar↗ | FC Porto | 22 | €5.2m | 89 | 78 |
| 3 | Felix Tomisimilar↗ | Bastia | 26 | €600k | 88 | 79 |
| 4 | Emmanuel Boatengsimilar↗ | Rio Ave | 30 | €700k | 88 | 78 |
| 5 | Gorka Carrera Zarranzsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 21 | €3.9m | 87 | 77 |
| 6 | Lautaro De Leónsimilar↗ | FC Andorra | 25 | €1.0m | 87 | 78 |
| 7 | Alejandro Marquéssimilar↗ | Estoril Praia | 26 | €1.5m | 87 | 78 |
| 8 | Antonio Casassimilar↗ | Córdoba | 26 | €700k | 87 | 77 |
| 9 | Héctor Hernándezsimilar↗ | Chaves | 31 | €900k | 86 | 77 |
| 10 | Marko Milovanovićsimilar↗ | FC Alverca | 23 | €2.7m | 86 | 78 |
| 11 | Amine El Ouazzanisimilar↗ | Guingamp | 25 | €2.4m | 86 | 77 |
| 12 | Nuno Da Costasimilar↗ | Kasımpaşa | 35 | €400k | 85 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jesper Cornelius
≈ 100% Jesper Cornelius · medium reliability
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Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90
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FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Jesper Cornelius?
By Doppel's fit score, Sondre Sørløkk (Fredrikstad FK) is the closest profile to Jesper Cornelius, with a 77/100 overall match. Deniz Gül and Felix Tomi are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Jesper Cornelius?
Yes. Sondre Sørløkk (Fredrikstad FK) plays a similar striker role and rates 77/100 at roughly €500k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Jesper Cornelius?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Jesper Cornelius's 2026 season, then ranks strikers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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