Players like Vetle Skjaervik
CB/RBTromsø IL · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitVetle Skjaervik's profile ↗
Vetle Skjaervik is a centre-back/right-back for Tromsø IL in the Eliteserien, with 14 appearances in 2026, contributing 1 goal and 1 assist over 1117 minutes. Players similar to Skjaervik include Odin Luras Bjørtuft from Bodø/Glimt, who has a fit score of 85/100, and Eric Smith from FC St. Pauli, with a fit score of 82/100. Other comparable players are Tomoki Iwata of Birmingham City and Nick Viergever from FC Utrecht, both fitting well into a similar role.
About Vetle Skjaervik
Vetle Skjaervik is a ball-playing centre-back with a keen eye for accurate final-third passes, ranking in the top 19% among his positional peers. His overall quality shines through with a Sofascore rating in the top 28%, showcasing his reliability and composure on the ball. With an impressive record of zero games missed in the last three seasons, Skjaervik is a durable asset, though his duels and aerial presence could be areas for improvement.
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes, Sofascore rating. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Vetle Skjaervik
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Odin Luras Bjørtuftsimilar↗ | Bodø/Glimt | 28 | €4.1m | 89 | 85 |
| 2 | Eric Smithsimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 29 | €5.3m | 87 | 82 |
| 3 | Tomoki Iwatasimilar↗ | Birmingham City | 29 | €1.8m | 87 | 83 |
| 4 | Nick Viergeversimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 37 | €300k | 87 | 81 |
| 5 | Hamza El Kaouakibisimilar↗ | Südtirol | 28 | €600k | 87 | 82 |
| 6 | Mats Deijlsimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 29 | €1.9m | 87 | 83 |
| 7 | Lewis Dunksimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €3.6m | 87 | 81 |
| 8 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 86 | 81 |
| 9 | Fredrik Sjøvoldsimilar↗ | Bodø/Glimt | 23 | €11m | 86 | 82 |
| 10 | Lutsharel Geertruidasimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 26 | €22m | 86 | 82 |
| 11 | Henrik Heggheimsimilar↗ | Viking FK | 25 | €1.9m | 86 | 82 |
| 12 | Emin Bayramsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €3.9m | 85 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Vetle Skjaervik
≈ 100% Vetle Skjaervik · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Vetle Skjaervik · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Vetle Skjaervik · strong: Shots, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Vetle Skjaervik?
By Doppel's fit score, Odin Luras Bjørtuft (Bodø/Glimt) is the closest profile to Vetle Skjaervik, with a 85/100 overall match. Eric Smith and Tomoki Iwata are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Vetle Skjaervik?
Yes. Nick Viergever (FC Utrecht) plays a similar centre back role and rates 81/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Vetle Skjaervik?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Vetle Skjaervik's 2026 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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