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 October 2026.
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Gianni Stensness is a sophisticated ball-playing centre-back, showcasing elite quality with a Sofascore rating in the top 6% of his positional peers. His strengths lie in his ability to deliver accurate final-third passes and long balls, making him a key contributor to build-up play, while his aerial prowess further solidifies his defensive reliability. Though he has struggled with injuries, his durability this season with 25 appearances highlights his potential impact when fit.
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 | 92 | 84 |
| 4 | Ross Sykessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 27 | €4.9m | 92 | 88 |
| 5 | Leo Østigårdsimilar↗ | Genoa | 27 | €14m | 91 | 84 |
| 6 | Luka Vuškovićsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 19 | €64m | 91 | 83 |
| 7 | Harry Darlingsimilar↗ | Norwich 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↗ | Corinthians | 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 closest look-alike to Gianni Stensness?
Statistically, Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool FC) is the closest look-alike to Gianni Stensness — a 84/100 profile match (94/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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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