Players like Gianni Stensness
CBViking FK · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitGianni Stensness's profile ↗
Gianni Stensness is a centre-back for Viking FK in the Eliteserien, with 13 appearances and 3 goals in 2026. Players similar to Stensness include Odin Luras Bjørtuft from Bodø/Glimt, who has a fit score of 88/100, and Ross Sykes of Royale Union Saint-Gilloise, also with a fit score of 88/100. Both offer comparable defensive capabilities and performance metrics.
About Gianni Stensness
Gianni Stensness is a ball-playing centre-back known for his precise distribution and ability to control play from the back. With a Sofascore rating in the top 24% of his peers, he excels in accurate final-third passes and aerial duels, showcasing his dual threat both defensively and in initiating attacks. However, his injury history raises concerns about reliability, having missed significant time over the past three seasons. If he can maintain fitness, Stensness has the potential to be a key asset in any defensive setup.
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes, Aerial duels won %, Accurate long balls. 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 · data: Sofascore, 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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