Players like Jostein Gundersen
CBBodø/Glimt · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitJostein Gundersen's profile ↗
The players most similar to Jostein Gundersen are Robin Pröpper, Taylor Harwood-Bellis, André Ramalho. Doppel rates Robin Pröpper (FC Twente) a 80/100 overall match — 89/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Craig Forsyth scores 82/100 at about €100k. Data as of October 2026.
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Jostein Gundersen is a ball-playing centre-back, excelling in his ability to dictate play from the back. With a top 1% Sofascore rating among his peers, he showcases exceptional passing accuracy in the final third, contributing significantly to his team's attacking transitions. While his defensive metrics are less impressive, his reliability on the pitch is evident, having missed only eight matches over the last three seasons.
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes, Touches. Availability: 8 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Jostein Gundersen
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Robin Pröppersimilar↗ | FC Twente | 33 | €1.2m | 89 | 80 |
| 2 | Taylor Harwood-Bellissimilar↗ | Southampton | 24 | €22m | 88 | 81 |
| 3 | André Ramalhosimilar↗ | Corinthians | 34 | €800k | 87 | 82 |
| 4 | Cristian Romerosimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 28 | €46m | 87 | 80 |
| 5 | Florian Lejeunesimilar↗ | Rayo Vallecano | 35 | €1.7m | 87 | 80 |
| 6 | Craig Forsythsimilar↗ | Derby County | 37 | €100k | 87 | 82 |
| 7 | Daiki Hashiokasimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 27 | €1.5m | 86 | 83 |
| 8 | Dean Huijsensimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 21 | €66m | 86 | 81 |
| 9 | Matthew Pollocksimilar↗ | Watford | 25 | €2.2m | 86 | 80 |
| 10 | Gustaf Lagerbielkesimilar↗ | Sporting Braga | 26 | €10m | 86 | 80 |
| 11 | Ross Sykessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 27 | €4.9m | 85 | 84 |
| 12 | Giovanni Di Lorenzosimilar↗ | SSC Napoli | 33 | €6.8m | 85 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jostein Gundersen
≈ 100% Jostein Gundersen · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Accurate long balls /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Jostein Gundersen · strong: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Jostein Gundersen · strong: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Jostein Gundersen?
Statistically, Robin Pröpper (FC Twente) is the closest look-alike to Jostein Gundersen — a 80/100 profile match (89/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Jostein Gundersen?
By Doppel's fit score, Robin Pröpper (FC Twente) is the closest profile to Jostein Gundersen, with a 80/100 overall match. Taylor Harwood-Bellis and André Ramalho are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Jostein Gundersen?
Yes. Craig Forsyth (Derby County) plays a similar centre back role and rates 82/100 at roughly €100k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Jostein Gundersen?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Jostein Gundersen'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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