Players like Ulrik Saltnes
CMBodø/Glimt · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitUlrik Saltnes's profile ↗
Ulrik Saltnes is a central midfielder for Bodø/Glimt in the Norwegian Eliteserien, with 23 appearances, 7 goals, and 5 assists in 2025. Players similar to Saltnes include Markus Karlsbakk of Lillestrøm SK, who has a fit score of 83/100, and Efkan Bekiroğlu from MKE Ankaragücü, with a fit score of 84/100. Ozan Tufan of Hull City also mirrors his profile, boasting a fit score of 85/100.
12 players most similar to Ulrik Saltnes
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Markus Karlsbakksimilar↗ | Lillestrøm SK | 26 | €1.5m | 92 | 83 |
| 2 | Efkan Bekiroğlusimilar↗ | MKE Ankaragücü | 31 | €1.1m | 92 | 84 |
| 3 | Ozan Tufansimilar↗ | Hull City | 31 | €1.4m | 92 | 85 |
| 4 | Luuk Brouwerssimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 28 | €1.4m | 92 | 82 |
| 5 | Ilias Koutsoupiassimilar↗ | Frosinone | 25 | €3.3m | 91 | 85 |
| 6 | Victor Torpsimilar↗ | Coventry City | 27 | €15m | 90 | 83 |
| 7 | Alfie Devinesimilar↗ | Preston North End | 22 | €8.2m | 90 | 86 |
| 8 | Arno Verschuerensimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 29 | €700k | 90 | 85 |
| 9 | Julian Justvansimilar↗ | 1. FC Nürnberg | 28 | €2.1m | 90 | 86 |
| 10 | Ulrik Mathisensimilar↗ | SK Brann | 27 | €700k | 89 | 84 |
| 11 | Qazim Lacisimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 30 | €2.9m | 89 | 82 |
| 12 | Gjivai Zechiëlsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 22 | €11m | 89 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ulrik Saltnes
≈ 100% Ulrik Saltnes · strong: xG + xA, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Ulrik Saltnes · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Ulrik Saltnes · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ulrik Saltnes?
By Doppel's fit score, Markus Karlsbakk (Lillestrøm SK) is the closest profile to Ulrik Saltnes, with a 83/100 overall match. Efkan Bekiroğlu and Ozan Tufan are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Ulrik Saltnes?
Yes. Arno Verschueren (Sparta Rotterdam) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 85/100 at roughly €700k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Ulrik Saltnes?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Ulrik Saltnes's 2025 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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