Players like Mikkel Rygaard
CM/CAMBK Häcken · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitMikkel Rygaard's profile ↗
The players most similar to Mikkel Rygaard are Anouar Ait El Hadj, Patrick Pflücke, Görkem Sağlam. Doppel rates Anouar Ait El Hadj (Royale Union Saint-Gilloise) a 87/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Jens Toornstra scores 84/100 at about €200k. Data as of October 2026.
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Mikkel Rygaard is a creative attacking midfielder with a keen eye for unlocking defenses, evidenced by his impressive ability to generate key passes and create big chances. With a Sofascore rating in the top 9% of his positional peers, he consistently delivers in the final third while showcasing durability with no games missed in the last three seasons. Although he may not excel defensively, his offensive contributions and playmaking skills make him a vital asset in any attacking setup.
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Key passes, Accurate final-third passes. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Mikkel Rygaard
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anouar Ait El Hadjsimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 24 | €4.5m | 94 | 87 |
| 2 | Patrick Pflückesimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 30 | €2.0m | 94 | 87 |
| 3 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 28 | €800k | 94 | 86 |
| 4 | Farès Chaïbisimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 24 | €15m | 93 | 86 |
| 5 | Will Smallbonesimilar↗ | Millwall | 26 | €3.4m | 93 | 84 |
| 6 | Jens Toornstrasimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 37 | €200k | 92 | 84 |
| 7 | Ryotaro Itosimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 28 | €5.8m | 92 | 85 |
| 8 | Shaylonsimilar↗ | Mirassol | 29 | €1.0m | 92 | 84 |
| 9 | Alfie Devinesimilar↗ | Preston North End | 22 | €8.2m | 92 | 85 |
| 10 | Giacomo Calòsimilar↗ | Frosinone | 29 | €2.3m | 92 | 84 |
| 11 | Youssef Mazizsimilar↗ | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 28 | €900k | 92 | 86 |
| 12 | Franco Cristaldosimilar↗ | CA Talleres | 30 | €3.6m | 91 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Mikkel Rygaard
≈ 100% Mikkel Rygaard · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Mikkel Rygaard · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Mikkel Rygaard · strong: Accurate crosses, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Accurate long balls /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Mikkel Rygaard?
Statistically, Anouar Ait El Hadj (Royale Union Saint-Gilloise) is the closest look-alike to Mikkel Rygaard — a 87/100 profile match (94/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Mikkel Rygaard?
By Doppel's fit score, Anouar Ait El Hadj (Royale Union Saint-Gilloise) is the closest profile to Mikkel Rygaard, with a 87/100 overall match. Patrick Pflücke and Görkem Sağlam are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Mikkel Rygaard?
Yes. Jens Toornstra (Sparta Rotterdam) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 84/100 at roughly €200k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Mikkel Rygaard?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Mikkel Rygaard'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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