Players like Kristian Thorstvedt
CM/CAMSassuolo · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitKristian Thorstvedt's profile ↗
The players most similar to Kristian Thorstvedt are Nico O'Reilly, Weston McKennie, Nikola Vlašić. Doppel rates Nico O'Reilly (Manchester City) a 84/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Kevin Sessa scores 86/100 at about €800k. Data as of October 2026.
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Kristian Thorstvedt is a tenacious central midfielder with a knack for influencing play in the final third. With a Sofascore rating in the top 45% of his positional peers, he excels in duels and accurate passing, showcasing his ability to break lines and contribute defensively. While he has struggled with injuries, missing a significant number of games over recent seasons, his capacity to impact matches with four goals and four assists this season highlights his potential as a dynamic playmaker.
Strengths: Duels won, Accurate final-third passes, Clearances. Availability: 26 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Kristian Thorstvedt
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 21 | €76m | 95 | 84 |
| 2 | Weston McKenniesimilar↗ | Juventus | 28 | €31m | 92 | 83 |
| 3 | Nikola Vlašićsimilar↗ | Torino | 29 | €10m | 92 | 83 |
| 4 | Amad Diallosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 24 | €44m | 91 | 83 |
| 5 | Jude Bellinghamsimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 23 | €151m | 91 | 83 |
| 6 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 26 | €800k | 91 | 86 |
| 7 | Samusimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 30 | €2.4m | 91 | 84 |
| 8 | Abdou Harrouisimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 28 | €1.6m | 91 | 83 |
| 9 | Johan Manzambisimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 21 | €54m | 91 | 82 |
| 10 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 91 | 83 |
| 11 | Jon Ander Olasagastisimilar↗ | Levante UD | 26 | €2.7m | 90 | 82 |
| 12 | Christoph Baumgartnersimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 27 | €42m | 90 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Kristian Thorstvedt
≈ 100% Kristian Thorstvedt · strong: Clearances, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Touches /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Kristian Thorstvedt · strong: xG + xA, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Kristian Thorstvedt · strong: Key passes, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Kristian Thorstvedt?
Statistically, Nico O'Reilly (Manchester City) is the closest look-alike to Kristian Thorstvedt — a 84/100 profile match (95/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Kristian Thorstvedt?
By Doppel's fit score, Nico O'Reilly (Manchester City) is the closest profile to Kristian Thorstvedt, with a 84/100 overall match. Weston McKennie and Nikola Vlašić are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Kristian Thorstvedt?
Yes. Kevin Sessa (Hertha BSC) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 86/100 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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