Who should replace Oliver Abildgaard?
CM/CDM/CBSampdoria · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitOliver Abildgaard's profile ↗
Oliver Abildgaard is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Sampdoria in Serie B, having made 29 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 1 goal and 2 assists. For those seeking the best replacement for Abildgaard, Lloyd Jones from Charlton Athletic and Matthew Pollock from Watford both offer a strong tactical fit, each scoring 80/100 in fit metrics. These players excel in similar roles, making them suitable alternatives for teams looking to replace Abildgaard.
Best replacements for Oliver Abildgaard
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lloyd Jonessimilar↗ | Charlton Athletic | 31 | €1.1m | 95 | 81 |
| 2 | Damon Miranisimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 30 | €400k | 94 | 78 |
| 3 | Matthew Pollocksimilar↗ | Watford | 25 | €2.2m | 94 | 80 |
| 4 | Nikola Katićsimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 30 | €1.9m | 94 | 78 |
| 5 | Husniddin Aliqulovsimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 27 | €1.2m | 93 | 79 |
| 6 | Petko Hristovsimilar↗ | Spezia | 27 | €1.5m | 93 | 80 |
| 7 | Juhani Pikkarainensimilar↗ | Degerfors IF | 28 | €600k | 93 | 80 |
| 8 | Pierre Lemonniersimilar↗ | Guingamp | 33 | €300k | 93 | 79 |
| 9 | Matej Maglicasimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 28 | €1.1m | 93 | 78 |
| 10 | Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €3.6m | 92 | 83 |
| 11 | Victor Erikssonsimilar↗ | Hammarby IF | 26 | €2.9m | 92 | 79 |
| 12 | Jake Coopersimilar↗ | Millwall | 31 | €1.7m | 92 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Oliver Abildgaard
≈ 100% Oliver Abildgaard · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Oliver Abildgaard · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Oliver Abildgaard · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Oliver Abildgaard?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Lloyd Jones (Charlton Athletic) does the closest job to Oliver Abildgaard, at 95/100 on profile. Damon Mirani and Matthew Pollock follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Oliver Abildgaard?
Yes — Pierre Lemonnier (Guingamp) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €300k, a 79/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Oliver Abildgaard?
Doppel learns Oliver Abildgaard's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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