Who should replace Mikkel Damsgaard?
CAM/CMBrentford · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMikkel Damsgaard's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Mikkel Damsgaard, the best-fitting attacking midfielders are Aleksandr Golovin, Dejan Kulusevski, Nico Paz. Aleksandr Golovin (AS Monaco) matches the role at 92/100 on tactical profile (81/100 overall). A cheaper option: Facundo Buonanotte at about €11m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Mikkel Damsgaard
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aleksandr Golovinsimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 27 | €18m | 92 | 81 |
| 2 | Dejan Kulusevskisimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 23 | €17m | 92 | 85 |
| 3 | Nico Pazsimilar↗ | Como | 21 | €86m | 92 | 83 |
| 4 | Douglas Luizsimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 25 | €19m | 92 | 83 |
| 5 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 28 | €16m | 91 | 84 |
| 6 | Senny Mayulusimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 19 | €38m | 91 | 82 |
| 7 | Exequiel Palaciossimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 25 | €26m | 91 | 80 |
| 8 | Facundo Buonanottesimilar↗ | Leicester City | 20 | €11m | 91 | 84 |
| 9 | Bruno Fernandessimilar↗ | Manchester United | 29 | €32m | 91 | 83 |
| 10 | Harvey Elliottsimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 20 | €21m | 90 | 84 |
| 11 | Lucas Paquetásimilar↗ | West Ham United | 26 | €36m | 90 | 80 |
| 12 | Martin Baturinasimilar↗ | Como | 22 | €28m | 90 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Mikkel Damsgaard
≈ 100% Mikkel Damsgaard · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Mikkel Damsgaard · strong: Possession won in att. third, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Successful dribbles /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Mikkel Damsgaard · strong: Shots, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Successful dribbles /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Mikkel Damsgaard?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Aleksandr Golovin (AS Monaco) does the closest job to Mikkel Damsgaard, at 92/100 on profile. Dejan Kulusevski and Nico Paz follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Mikkel Damsgaard?
Yes — Facundo Buonanotte (Leicester City) plays a similar attacking midfielder role at roughly €11m, a 84/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Mikkel Damsgaard?
Doppel learns Mikkel Damsgaard's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks attacking midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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