Players like Kristian Thorstvedt
CM/CAMSassuolo · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitKristian Thorstvedt's profile ↗
The players most similar to Kristian Thorstvedt are Kevin Sessa, Muhammed-Cham Saračević, Florian Sotoca. Doppel rates Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) a 85/100 overall match — 90/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Kevin Sessa scores 85/100 at about €800k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Kristian Thorstvedt
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 23 | €800k | 90 | 85 |
| 2 | Muhammed-Cham Saračevićsimilar↗ | Clermont Foot | 23 | €3.7m | 84 | 84 |
| 3 | Florian Sotocasimilar↗ | RC Lens | 33 | €1.3m | 87 | 83 |
| 4 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 30 | €1.0m | 87 | 83 |
| 5 | Christoph Baumgartnersimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 26 | €42m | 89 | 82 |
| 6 | Florian Neuhaussimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 26 | €2.7m | 87 | 82 |
| 7 | Jude Bellinghamsimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 21 | €123m | 89 | 82 |
| 8 | Marco Reussimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 34 | €1.4m | 87 | 82 |
| 9 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 23 | €6.5m | 86 | 82 |
| 10 | Paul Nebelsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 22 | €17m | 84 | 82 |
| 11 | Amad Diallosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 23 | €44m | 90 | 81 |
| 12 | João Félixsimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 24 | €27m | 84 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Kristian Thorstvedt
≈ 100% Kristian Thorstvedt · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Kristian Thorstvedt · strong: Shots, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Kristian Thorstvedt · strong: Aerial duels won, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Kristian Thorstvedt?
By Doppel's fit score, Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) is the closest profile to Kristian Thorstvedt, with a 85/100 overall match. Muhammed-Cham Saračević and Florian Sotoca are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Kristian Thorstvedt?
Yes. Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 85/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Kristian Thorstvedt?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Kristian Thorstvedt's 2025/26 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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