Players like Stefan Johansen
CM/CDMSarpsborg 08 · 2024 · ranked by tactical + market fitStefan Johansen's profile ↗
Stefan Johansen is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Sarpsborg 08 in the Norwegian Eliteserien, having made 28 appearances in 2024, contributing 6 goals and 4 assists. Players similar to Johansen include Görkem Sağlam from Hatayspor, who has a fit score of 88/100, and Giacomo Calò from Frosinone, with a fit score of 86/100. Both players demonstrate comparable roles and statistical profiles.
12 players most similar to Stefan Johansen
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Hatayspor | 28 | €800k | 93 | 88 |
| 2 | Giacomo Calòsimilar↗ | Frosinone | 29 | €2.3m | 92 | 86 |
| 3 | Alexandru Maximsimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 36 | €300k | 91 | 86 |
| 4 | Gianluca Busiosimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €7.3m | 90 | 86 |
| 5 | Benjamin Bourigeaudsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 32 | €4.1m | 95 | 86 |
| 6 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 91 | 86 |
| 7 | Will Smallbonesimilar↗ | Southampton | 26 | €3.4m | 92 | 86 |
| 8 | Orkun Kökçüsimilar↗ | Benfica | 26 | €24m | 96 | 86 |
| 9 | Ryotaro Itosimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 28 | €5.8m | 91 | 86 |
| 10 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 32 | €1.0m | 91 | 86 |
| 11 | Max Birdsimilar↗ | Bristol City | 26 | €2.4m | 91 | 85 |
| 12 | Ruben Jenssensimilar↗ | Tromsø IL | 38 | €100k | 90 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Stefan Johansen
≈ 100% Stefan Johansen · strong: Accurate crosses, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Stefan Johansen · strong: Key passes, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Stefan Johansen · strong: Key passes, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Stefan Johansen?
By Doppel's fit score, Görkem Sağlam (Hatayspor) is the closest profile to Stefan Johansen, with a 88/100 overall match. Giacomo Calò and Alexandru Maxim are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Stefan Johansen?
Yes. Alexandru Maxim (Gaziantep FK) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 86/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Stefan Johansen?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Stefan Johansen's 2024 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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