Who should replace Fredrik Midtsjø?
CM/CDMEyüpspor · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitFredrik Midtsjø's profile ↗
Fredrik Midtsjø is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Eyüpspor in the Turkish Super Lig, aged 33, with a market value of €1m. For those seeking the best replacement for Midtsjø, Dani Parejo from Villarreal (fit 81/100) and Joris van Overeem from SC Heerenveen (fit 80/100) are strong options, both offering similar tactical roles in midfield.
Best replacements for Fredrik Midtsjø
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dani Parejosimilar↗ | Villarreal | 37 | €1.0m | 90 | 81 |
| 2 | Joris van Overeemsimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 32 | €900k | 90 | 80 |
| 3 | Kenneth Taylorsimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 24 | €26m | 89 | 82 |
| 4 | Kodai Sanosimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 23 | €13m | 89 | 80 |
| 5 | Kees Smitsimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 20 | €24m | 88 | 81 |
| 6 | Oscar Fraulosimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 23 | €2.7m | 88 | 81 |
| 7 | Alexander Nollenbergersimilar↗ | 1. FC Magdeburg | 29 | €800k | 88 | 80 |
| 8 | Håkon Evjensimilar↗ | Bodø/Glimt | 26 | €4.8m | 88 | 82 |
| 9 | Rob Schoofssimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 32 | €1.9m | 88 | 81 |
| 10 | Laurin Ulrichsimilar↗ | 1. FC Magdeburg | 21 | €3.2m | 88 | 80 |
| 11 | Gjivai Zechiëlsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 22 | €11m | 88 | 84 |
| 12 | João Carvalhosimilar↗ | Estoril Praia | 29 | €4.8m | 87 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Fredrik Midtsjø
≈ 100% Fredrik Midtsjø · strong: Accurate long balls, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Aerial duels won %, Touches /90
≈ 100% Fredrik Midtsjø · strong: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Fredrik Midtsjø · strong: xG + xA, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Sofascore rating, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Fredrik Midtsjø?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Dani Parejo (Villarreal) does the closest job to Fredrik Midtsjø, at 90/100 on profile. Joris van Overeem and Kenneth Taylor follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Fredrik Midtsjø?
Yes — Alexander Nollenberger (1. FC Magdeburg) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €800k, a 80/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Fredrik Midtsjø?
Doppel learns Fredrik Midtsjø'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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