Players like Elias Barsoum
CMDegerfors IF · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitElias Barsoum's profile ↗
Elias Barsoum is a central midfielder for Degerfors IF in the Allsvenskan, age 24, with 14 appearances in 2026, contributing 1 assist over 867 minutes. Players similar to Barsoum include Olivier Kemen from Başakşehir FK, Bobby Clark of Derby County, and Philipp Förster from Karlsruher SC, all demonstrating comparable roles and fit scores of 79/100. These players may serve as alternatives for those seeking midfielders with a similar statistical profile.
About Elias Barsoum
Elias Barsoum is a dynamic ball-progressing midfielder, excelling in dribbling and winning possession in the attacking third. Despite a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 34% of his peers, his ability to navigate tight spaces and drive forward with the ball sets him apart. With an impressive track record of durability, having missed no games in three seasons, Barsoum is a reliable option who can inject creativity into the midfield, though he may need to improve his defensive contributions to elevate his overall game.
Strengths: Successful dribbles, Possession won in att. third. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Elias Barsoum
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Olivier Kemensimilar↗ | Başakşehir FK | 30 | €2.4m | 88 | 79 |
| 2 | Bobby Clarksimilar↗ | Derby County | 21 | €8.8m | 87 | 79 |
| 3 | Philipp Förstersimilar↗ | Karlsruher SC | 31 | €600k | 87 | 79 |
| 4 | Gustavo Klismahnsimilar↗ | Santa Clara | 27 | €500k | 87 | 79 |
| 5 | Jens Hjertø-Dahlsimilar↗ | Tromsø IL | 21 | €9.6m | 86 | 80 |
| 6 | Alexander Nollenbergersimilar↗ | 1. FC Magdeburg | 29 | €800k | 86 | 79 |
| 7 | Nermin Karićsimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 27 | €800k | 86 | 82 |
| 8 | Kacper Kozłowskisimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 23 | €5.6m | 86 | 79 |
| 9 | Noël Asékosimilar↗ | Hannover 96 | 21 | €12m | 85 | 79 |
| 10 | Rodrigo Atenciosimilar↗ | Central Córdoba | 24 | €2.2m | 85 | 80 |
| 11 | Karamoko Dembélésimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 23 | €2.1m | 84 | 79 |
| 12 | Rafael Lubachsimilar↗ | 1. FC Nürnberg | 21 | €3.3m | 83 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Elias Barsoum
≈ 100% Elias Barsoum · strong: Big chances created, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Elias Barsoum · strong: Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Elias Barsoum · medium reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Elias Barsoum?
By Doppel's fit score, Olivier Kemen (Başakşehir FK) is the closest profile to Elias Barsoum, with a 79/100 overall match. Bobby Clark and Philipp Förster are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Elias Barsoum?
Yes. Gustavo Klismahn (Santa Clara) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 79/100 at roughly €500k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Elias Barsoum?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Elias Barsoum'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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