Players like Gustav Valsvik
CBStrømsgodset · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitGustav Valsvik's profile ↗
Gustav Valsvik is a centre-back for Strømsgodset in the Eliteserien, with 29 appearances, 2 goals, and 1 assist in 2025. Players similar to Valsvik include Matthew Pollock from Watford, who has a fit score of 84/100, and Gabriele Guarino from Empoli, with a fit score of 87/100. Both players exhibit comparable defensive roles and statistical profiles, making them suitable alternatives.
About Gustav Valsvik
Gustav Valsvik is an elite positional ball-playing centre-back, demonstrating exceptional quality with a Sofascore rating in the top 1% of his peers. His strengths lie in his precise long passing and aerial dominance, making him a formidable presence in both defensive and attacking scenarios. Valsvik's durability is a significant asset, having missed no games in the past three seasons, underscoring his reliability as a cornerstone of Strømsgodset's defense.
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls, Shots. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Gustav Valsvik
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matthew Pollocksimilar↗ | Watford | 25 | €2.2m | 92 | 84 |
| 2 | Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €3.6m | 92 | 87 |
| 3 | Luka Vuškovićsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 19 | €64m | 91 | 84 |
| 4 | Florian Lejeunesimilar↗ | Rayo Vallecano | 35 | €1.7m | 91 | 82 |
| 5 | Taylor Harwood-Bellissimilar↗ | Southampton | 24 | €22m | 91 | 83 |
| 6 | Casper Widellsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €1.5m | 90 | 86 |
| 7 | Andrea Tiritiellosimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 31 | €400k | 90 | 87 |
| 8 | Jake Coopersimilar↗ | Millwall | 31 | €1.7m | 90 | 85 |
| 9 | Ross Sykessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 27 | €4.9m | 89 | 86 |
| 10 | Gustavo Henriquesimilar↗ | Corinthians | 33 | €600k | 89 | 83 |
| 11 | Henrik Sælebakke Falchenersimilar↗ | Viking FK | 23 | €6.4m | 89 | 83 |
| 12 | Matthias Gintersimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 32 | €4.8m | 89 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Gustav Valsvik
≈ 100% Gustav Valsvik · strong: Aerial duels won, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Gustav Valsvik · strong: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Gustav Valsvik · strong: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Gustav Valsvik?
By Doppel's fit score, Matthew Pollock (Watford) is the closest profile to Gustav Valsvik, with a 84/100 overall match. Gabriele Guarino and Luka Vušković are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Gustav Valsvik?
Yes. Andrea Tiritiello (Virtus Entella) plays a similar centre back role and rates 87/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Gustav Valsvik?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Gustav Valsvik's 2025 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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