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 (Deportivo Alavés) 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 October 2026.
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Erik Botheim is a dynamic forward who excels as a mobile link-up player, showcasing impressive goal-scoring and playmaking abilities. With a Sofascore rating in the top 8% of his positional peers, he combines a sharp footballing intellect with a knack for finding the back of the net, evidenced by 12 goals and 6 assists this season. While his injury history raises some concerns about durability, his overall impact on the pitch makes him a standout talent in the Allsvenskan.
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↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 27 | €1.4m | 93 | 80 |
| 2 | Martijn Kaarssimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 27 | €3.1m | 92 | 78 |
| 3 | Álex Foréssimilar↗ | Real Oviedo | 25 | €600k | 91 | 81 |
| 4 | Žan Vipotniksimilar↗ | Swansea City | 24 | €21m | 91 | 78 |
| 5 | Timothé Nkadasimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 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↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 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↗ | Sevilla | 22 | €4.8m | 89 | 77 |
| 12 | Emmanuel Emeghasimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 23 | €26m | 88 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · 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 closest look-alike to Erik Botheim?
Statistically, Ibrahim Diabaté (Deportivo Alavés) is the closest look-alike to Erik Botheim — a 80/100 profile match (93/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Erik Botheim?
By Doppel's fit score, Ibrahim Diabaté (Deportivo Alavés) 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 (Real Oviedo) 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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