Players like Magnus Westergaard
CMVålerenga IF · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitMagnus Westergaard's profile ↗
The players most similar to Magnus Westergaard are Samba Diba, Justin Smith, Matt Crooks. Doppel rates Samba Diba (Grenoble Foot 38) a 78/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Samba Diba scores 78/100 at about €400k. Data as of October 2026.
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Magnus Westergaard is a reliable, durable central midfielder with a strong aerial presence, excelling in duels at a top 16% rate among his peers. While he struggles in possession and long-range passing, his consistent availability—missing no games in the last three seasons—highlights his resilience and commitment. Despite his current Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 8%, his ability to dominate in the air makes him a valuable asset in specific match scenarios.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Magnus Westergaard
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Samba Dibasimilar↗ | Grenoble Foot 38 | 23 | €400k | 91 | 78 |
| 2 | Justin Smithsimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 23 | €800k | 90 | 78 |
| 3 | Matt Crookssimilar↗ | Hull City | 32 | €700k | 89 | 78 |
| 4 | Mats Pannewigsimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 22 | €2.9m | 89 | 80 |
| 5 | Javi Villarsimilar↗ | Albacete Balompié | 23 | €600k | 89 | 78 |
| 6 | Théo Chennahisimilar↗ | Montpellier | 21 | €2.4m | 89 | 80 |
| 7 | Josh Laurentsimilar↗ | Burnley | 31 | €1.5m | 88 | 79 |
| 8 | Rafael Bauzàsimilar↗ | Espanyol | 21 | €1.1m | 88 | 80 |
| 9 | Abdellah Baallalsimilar↗ | Clermont Foot | 22 | €100k | 88 | 79 |
| 10 | Christian Comottosimilar↗ | Spezia | 18 | €5.5m | 87 | 78 |
| 11 | Moussa Diakitésimilar↗ | Cádiz | 23 | €1.1m | 87 | 78 |
| 12 | Nordin Bukalasimilar↗ | FC Volendam | 21 | €600k | 87 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Magnus Westergaard
≈ 100% Magnus Westergaard · strong: Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Magnus Westergaard · medium reliability
≈ 100% Magnus Westergaard · strong: Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Magnus Westergaard?
Statistically, Samba Diba (Grenoble Foot 38) is the closest look-alike to Magnus Westergaard — a 78/100 profile match (91/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Magnus Westergaard?
By Doppel's fit score, Samba Diba (Grenoble Foot 38) is the closest profile to Magnus Westergaard, with a 78/100 overall match. Justin Smith and Matt Crooks are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Magnus Westergaard?
Yes. Samba Diba (Grenoble Foot 38) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 78/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Magnus Westergaard?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Magnus Westergaard'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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