Players like Stian Kristiansen
CBLillestrøm SK · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitStian Kristiansen's profile ↗
The players most similar to Stian Kristiansen are Chancel Mbemba, Nikolai Soyset Hopland, Wagner Leonardo. Doppel rates Chancel Mbemba (Lille) a 82/100 overall match — 89/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Nikolai Soyset Hopland scores 82/100 at about €1.6m. Data as of October 2026.
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Stian Kristiansen is a ball-playing centre-back, adept at distributing the ball with precision, as highlighted by his top 20% ranking in accurate long balls. His overall quality places him among the elite in his position, showcasing not only defensive reliability but also a surprising finishing ability for a defender. With an impressive durability record, having missed no games in the last three seasons, he stands out as a dependable figure in Lillestrøm's backline.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating, Finishing (npG − npxG /90). Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Stian Kristiansen
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chancel Mbembasimilar↗ | Lille | 32 | €1.8m | 89 | 82 |
| 2 | Nikolai Soyset Hoplandsimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 22 | €1.6m | 89 | 82 |
| 3 | Wagner Leonardosimilar↗ | Grêmio | 27 | €3.3m | 89 | 84 |
| 4 | Justin De Haassimilar↗ | Valencia | 26 | €7.7m | 88 | 82 |
| 5 | Dies Jansesimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 20 | €6.2m | 88 | 84 |
| 6 | Luka Vuškovićsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 19 | €64m | 88 | 82 |
| 7 | Gustaf Lagerbielkesimilar↗ | Sporting Braga | 26 | €10m | 87 | 81 |
| 8 | Harry Darlingsimilar↗ | Norwich City | 27 | €4.4m | 87 | 84 |
| 9 | Rodrigo Guthsimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 26 | €1.3m | 87 | 83 |
| 10 | Abubacarr Kintehsimilar↗ | Tromsø IL | 20 | €6.5m | 86 | 82 |
| 11 | Dan Zagadousimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 27 | €1.9m | 86 | 81 |
| 12 | Nick Viergeversimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 37 | €300k | 86 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Stian Kristiansen
≈ 100% Stian Kristiansen · strong: xG + xA, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Stian Kristiansen · strong: Successful dribbles, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Stian Kristiansen · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Stian Kristiansen?
Statistically, Chancel Mbemba (Lille) is the closest look-alike to Stian Kristiansen — a 82/100 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 Stian Kristiansen?
By Doppel's fit score, Chancel Mbemba (Lille) is the closest profile to Stian Kristiansen, with a 82/100 overall match. Nikolai Soyset Hopland and Wagner Leonardo are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Stian Kristiansen?
Yes. Nikolai Soyset Hopland (SC Heerenveen) plays a similar centre back role and rates 82/100 at roughly €1.6m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Stian Kristiansen?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Stian Kristiansen'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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