Players like Gianni Stensness
CBViking FK · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitGianni Stensness's profile ↗
The players most similar to Gianni Stensness are Virgil van Dijk, Odin Luras Bjørtuft, Taylor Harwood-Bellis. Doppel rates Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool FC) a 84/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Odin Luras Bjørtuft scores 88/100 at about €4.1m. Data as of September 2026.
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Gianni Stensness is a ball-playing centre-back who excels in distributing the ball from the back, evidenced by his impressive accuracy in final-third passes and long balls. With a Sofascore rating in the top 6% of his peers, he showcases elite quality, particularly in aerial duels, making him a formidable presence in both defensive and attacking phases. However, his injury history raises concerns about his durability, having missed a significant number of games over the past three seasons.
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes, Aerial duels won %. Availability: 32 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Gianni Stensness
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virgil van Dijksimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 35 | €16m | 94 | 84 |
| 2 | Odin Luras Bjørtuftsimilar↗ | Bodø/Glimt | 28 | €4.1m | 93 | 88 |
| 3 | Taylor Harwood-Bellissimilar↗ | Southampton | 24 | €22m | 93 | 84 |
| 4 | Ross Sykessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 27 | €4.9m | 92 | 88 |
| 5 | Leo Østigårdsimilar↗ | Genoa | 27 | €14m | 91 | 84 |
| 6 | Luka Vuškovićsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 19 | €64m | 91 | 83 |
| 7 | Harry Darlingsimilar↗ | Swansea City | 27 | €4.4m | 90 | 86 |
| 8 | Matthias Gintersimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 32 | €4.8m | 90 | 84 |
| 9 | Jake Coopersimilar↗ | Millwall | 31 | €1.7m | 89 | 85 |
| 10 | Pietro Ceccaronisimilar↗ | Palermo | 31 | €1.5m | 89 | 84 |
| 11 | Craig Forsythsimilar↗ | Derby County | 37 | €100k | 89 | 83 |
| 12 | André Ramalhosimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 34 | €800k | 89 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Gianni Stensness
≈ 100% Gianni Stensness · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Gianni Stensness · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Gianni Stensness · strong: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Gianni Stensness?
By Doppel's fit score, Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool FC) is the closest profile to Gianni Stensness, with a 84/100 overall match. Odin Luras Bjørtuft and Taylor Harwood-Bellis are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Gianni Stensness?
Yes. Odin Luras Bjørtuft (Bodø/Glimt) plays a similar centre back role and rates 88/100 at roughly €4.1m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Gianni Stensness?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Gianni Stensness's 2026 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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