Players like Mads Frøkjær
CAMPreston North End · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitMads Frøkjær's profile ↗
The players most similar to Mads Frøkjær are César Gelabert, Paul Nebel, Fabian Rieder. Doppel rates César Gelabert (Sporting Gijón) a 78/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Marco Richter scores 77/100 at about €1.6m. Data as of July 2026.
About Mads Frøkjær
Mads Frøkjær is a tenacious, hard-working attacking midfielder who excels in winning possession in the final third, making him a valuable asset in pressing situations. Despite being in the bottom half of his positional peers in overall quality, his durability is impressive, with no missed games in three seasons. He contributes defensively with solid tackling and aerial prowess, although he could improve his offensive output, particularly in shot creation and goal contributions.
Strengths: Possession won in att. third, Tackles + interceptions, Aerial duels won. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Mads Frøkjær
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | César Gelabertsimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 26 | €3.9m | 92 | 78 |
| 2 | Paul Nebelsimilar↗ | Karlsruher SC | 24 | €17m | 90 | 77 |
| 3 | Fabian Riedersimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 24 | €11m | 88 | 78 |
| 4 | Kamory Doumbiasimilar↗ | Stade Brestois | 23 | €9.8m | 85 | 77 |
| 5 | Lovro Majersimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 28 | €8.6m | 85 | 78 |
| 6 | Marco Richtersimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 29 | €1.6m | 85 | 77 |
| 7 | Sami Ouaissasimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 22 | €8.2m | 85 | 80 |
| 8 | Sofiane Diopsimilar↗ | Nice | 26 | €14m | 84 | 79 |
| 9 | Oliver Batista Meiersimilar↗ | Preußen Münster | 25 | €1.5m | 83 | 78 |
| 10 | Bambasé Contésimilar↗ | SV 07 Elversberg | 23 | €3.8m | 83 | 78 |
| 11 | Maghnes Akliouchesimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 24 | €49m | 83 | 77 |
| 12 | Romano Schmidsimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 26 | €17m | 83 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Mads Frøkjær
≈ 100% Mads Frøkjær · low reliability
≈ 100% Mads Frøkjær · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Mads Frøkjær · strong: Accurate crosses, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Mads Frøkjær?
By Doppel's fit score, César Gelabert (Sporting Gijón) is the closest profile to Mads Frøkjær, with a 78/100 overall match. Paul Nebel and Fabian Rieder are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Mads Frøkjær?
Yes. Marco Richter (Darmstadt 98) plays a similar attacking midfielder role and rates 77/100 at roughly €1.6m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Mads Frøkjær?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Mads Frøkjær's 2024/25 season, then ranks attacking midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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