Players like Espen Bjørnsen Garnås
CB/RBLillestrøm SK · 2024 · ranked by tactical + market fitEspen Bjørnsen Garnås's profile ↗
The players most similar to Espen Bjørnsen Garnås are Gustavo Henrique, Andrea Tiritiello, Thomas Keller. Doppel rates Gustavo Henrique (Real Valladolid) a 83/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Nick Viergever scores 82/100 at about €300k. Data as of October 2026.
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Espen Bjørnsen Garnås is a commanding aerial presence and a reliable centre-back/right-back, excelling in defensive duels and contributing offensively with key goals. His impressive Sofascore rating places him in the top 22% of his positional peers, highlighting his overall quality and durability, having missed no games in the last three seasons. While his attacking contributions may not shine in playmaking metrics, his ability to dominate in the air and score from set-pieces makes him a vital asset in both defense and attack.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Non-penalty goals, Sofascore rating. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Espen Bjørnsen Garnås
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gustavo Henriquesimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 33 | €600k | 93 | 83 |
| 2 | Andrea Tiritiellosimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 31 | €400k | 92 | 87 |
| 3 | Thomas Kellersimilar↗ | SG Dynamo Dresden | 27 | €1.3m | 92 | 83 |
| 4 | Henrik Sælebakke Falchenersimilar↗ | Viking FK | 23 | €6.4m | 91 | 82 |
| 5 | Mattia Banisimilar↗ | Palermo | 33 | €1.3m | 89 | 83 |
| 6 | Nick Viergeversimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 37 | €300k | 89 | 82 |
| 7 | Cacásimilar↗ | Vitória | 27 | €1.5m | 89 | 86 |
| 8 | Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 24 | €24m | 89 | 83 |
| 9 | Justin De Haassimilar↗ | Valencia | 26 | €7.7m | 89 | 80 |
| 10 | Gustavo Martinssimilar↗ | Grêmio | 24 | €4.1m | 89 | 80 |
| 11 | André Ramalhosimilar↗ | Corinthians | 34 | €800k | 89 | 81 |
| 12 | Casper Widellsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €1.5m | 88 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Espen Bjørnsen Garnås
≈ 100% Espen Bjørnsen Garnås · strong: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Espen Bjørnsen Garnås · strong: Non-penalty goals, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Aerial duels won %, Shots /90
≈ 100% Espen Bjørnsen Garnås · strong: Non-penalty goals, Sofascore rating · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Espen Bjørnsen Garnås?
Statistically, Gustavo Henrique (Real Valladolid) is the closest look-alike to Espen Bjørnsen Garnås — a 83/100 profile match (93/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Espen Bjørnsen Garnås?
By Doppel's fit score, Gustavo Henrique (Real Valladolid) is the closest profile to Espen Bjørnsen Garnås, with a 83/100 overall match. Andrea Tiritiello and Thomas Keller are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Espen Bjørnsen Garnås?
Yes. Nick Viergever (PEC Zwolle) plays a similar centre back role and rates 82/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Espen Bjørnsen Garnås?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Espen Bjørnsen Garnås's 2024 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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