Who should replace Simon Olsson?
CM/CDMIF Elfsborg · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitSimon Olsson's profile ↗
Simon Olsson is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for IF Elfsborg in the Allsvenskan, currently valued at €2m. For those seeking the best replacement for Olsson, Mohamed Nassoh from NAC Breda, with a fit score of 87/100, stands out as a strong tactical alternative. Other notable options include Dani Rodríguez from Leganés, who has a fit score of 84/100, and James McAtee from Nottingham Forest, with a fit score of 83/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iván Martínsimilar↗ | Real Racing Club | 27 | €4.6m | 93 | 83 |
| 2 | James McAteesimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 24 | €16m | 93 | 83 |
| 3 | Dani Rodríguezsimilar↗ | Leganés | 38 | €100k | 92 | 84 |
| 4 | Mohamed Nassohsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 92 | 87 |
| 5 | Aimar Orozsimilar↗ | Osasuna | 25 | €6.9m | 92 | 83 |
| 6 | Yari Verschaerensimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 25 | €2.9m | 92 | 83 |
| 7 | João Carvalhosimilar↗ | Estoril Praia | 29 | €4.8m | 91 | 84 |
| 8 | Senny Mayulusimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 20 | €38m | 91 | 86 |
| 9 | Paul Wannersimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 21 | €23m | 91 | 83 |
| 10 | Ismael Saibarisimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 25 | €60m | 91 | 83 |
| 11 | Fabio Mirettisimilar↗ | Juventus | 23 | €15m | 91 | 84 |
| 12 | Kees Smitsimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 20 | €24m | 91 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Simon Olsson
≈ 100% Simon Olsson · strong: Successful dribbles, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Simon Olsson · strong: Successful dribbles, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Simon Olsson · strong: Accurate crosses, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Simon Olsson?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Iván Martín (Real Racing Club) does the closest job to Simon Olsson, at 93/100 on profile. James McAtee and Dani Rodríguez follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Simon Olsson?
Yes — Dani Rodríguez (Leganés) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €100k, a 84/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Simon Olsson?
Doppel learns Simon Olsson's role profile from his 2024/25 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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