Players like Jesper Taaje
CBStrømsgodset · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitJesper Taaje's profile ↗
Jesper Taaje is a centre-back for Strømsgodset in the Norwegian Eliteserien, with 26 appearances and 4 goals in 2025. Players similar to Taaje include Andrea Tiritiello from Virtus Entella, who has a fit score of 89/100, and Gustavo Henrique of Corinthians, with a fit score of 84/100. Both players share a comparable role and statistical profile, making them suitable alternatives for clubs seeking defenders with similar attributes.
About Jesper Taaje
Jesper Taaje is a reliable ball-playing centre-back, adept at contributing to both defensive solidity and attacking transitions. With a Sofascore rating in the top 10% of his peers, he excels in aerial duels and creates big chances, showcasing his ability to impact games beyond just defending. His durability is impressive, having missed zero games in the last three seasons, making him a cornerstone for Strømsgodset. While he may not be the most active in clearances or duels, his strategic positioning and distribution make him a valuable asset.
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %, Big chances created. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Jesper Taaje
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andrea Tiritiellosimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 31 | €400k | 93 | 89 |
| 2 | Gustavo Henriquesimilar↗ | Corinthians | 33 | €600k | 92 | 85 |
| 3 | Matej Maglicasimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 28 | €1.1m | 91 | 82 |
| 4 | Henrik Sælebakke Falchenersimilar↗ | Viking FK | 23 | €6.4m | 90 | 84 |
| 5 | Husniddin Aliqulovsimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 27 | €1.2m | 90 | 82 |
| 6 | Wagner Leonardosimilar↗ | Vitória | 27 | €3.3m | 89 | 84 |
| 7 | Justin De Haassimilar↗ | Famalicão | 26 | €7.7m | 89 | 83 |
| 8 | Thomas Kellersimilar↗ | SG Dynamo Dresden | 27 | €1.3m | 89 | 82 |
| 9 | Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €3.6m | 89 | 86 |
| 10 | Cacásimilar↗ | Corinthians | 27 | €1.5m | 88 | 87 |
| 11 | Jannis Heuersimilar↗ | Preußen Münster | 27 | €900k | 88 | 82 |
| 12 | Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 24 | €24m | 87 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jesper Taaje
≈ 100% Jesper Taaje · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Jesper Taaje · strong: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Jesper Taaje · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Jesper Taaje?
By Doppel's fit score, Andrea Tiritiello (Virtus Entella) is the closest profile to Jesper Taaje, with a 89/100 overall match. Gustavo Henrique and Matej Maglica are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Jesper Taaje?
Yes. Andrea Tiritiello (Virtus Entella) plays a similar centre back role and rates 89/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Jesper Taaje?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Jesper Taaje'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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