Players like Erik Botheim
STMalmö FF · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitErik Botheim's profile ↗
The players most similar to Erik Botheim are Ibrahim Diabaté, Martijn Kaars, Álex Forés. Doppel rates Ibrahim Diabaté (GAIS) a 80/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Álex Forés scores 81/100 at about €600k. Data as of July 2026.
About Erik Botheim
Erik Botheim is a dynamic, attack-minded striker known for his ability to find the back of the net, exemplified by his impressive tally of 12 goals and 6 assists in 30 appearances this season. With a Sofascore rating in the top 4% of his positional peers, he showcases elite finishing and playmaking skills, making him a constant threat in the final third. However, his injury history raises concerns about his availability, which could impact his contributions over a full season.
Strengths: Sofascore rating. Availability: 35 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Erik Botheim
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ibrahim Diabatésimilar↗ | GAIS | 27 | €1.4m | 93 | 80 |
| 2 | Martijn Kaarssimilar↗ | 1. FC Magdeburg | 27 | €3.1m | 92 | 78 |
| 3 | Álex Foréssimilar↗ | Villarreal B U23 | 25 | €600k | 91 | 81 |
| 4 | Žan Vipotniksimilar↗ | Swansea City | 24 | €21m | 91 | 78 |
| 5 | Timothé Nkadasimilar↗ | Rodez AF | 27 | €1.8m | 91 | 78 |
| 6 | Noel Futkeusimilar↗ | SpVgg Greuther Fürth | 24 | €7.3m | 90 | 81 |
| 7 | Kasper Høghsimilar↗ | Bodø/Glimt | 26 | €12m | 90 | 79 |
| 8 | Isac Lidbergsimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 28 | €5.3m | 89 | 78 |
| 9 | Mateusz Żukowskisimilar↗ | 1. FC Magdeburg | 25 | €5.7m | 89 | 82 |
| 10 | Kevin Viverossimilar↗ | Athletico | 26 | €10m | 89 | 80 |
| 11 | Robbie Uresimilar↗ | IK Sirius | 22 | €4.8m | 89 | 77 |
| 12 | Emmanuel Emeghasimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 23 | €26m | 88 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Erik Botheim
≈ 100% Erik Botheim · strong: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Erik Botheim · strong: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Erik Botheim · strong: Aerial duels won %, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Erik Botheim?
By Doppel's fit score, Ibrahim Diabaté (GAIS) is the closest profile to Erik Botheim, with a 80/100 overall match. Martijn Kaars and Álex Forés are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Erik Botheim?
Yes. Álex Forés (Villarreal B U23) plays a similar striker role and rates 81/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Erik Botheim?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Erik Botheim's 2026 season, then ranks strikers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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