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 (Corinthians) 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 July 2026.
About Espen Bjørnsen Garnås
Espen Bjørnsen Garnås is a resilient defensive stalwart, excelling as a centre-back with the versatility to operate at right-back. His top-tier aerial ability and knack for scoring—evidenced by his impressive goal tally for a defender—mark him as an elite player in the top 13% of his positional peers. With remarkable durability, missing no games in the last three seasons, he combines reliability with a strong presence in both defensive and attacking set pieces, making him a valuable asset for Lillestrøm SK.
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↗ | Corinthians | 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↗ | FC Utrecht | 37 | €300k | 89 | 82 |
| 7 | Cacásimilar↗ | Corinthians | 27 | €1.5m | 89 | 86 |
| 8 | Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 24 | €24m | 89 | 82 |
| 9 | Justin De Haassimilar↗ | Famalicão | 26 | €7.7m | 89 | 80 |
| 10 | Gustavo Martinssimilar↗ | Grêmio | 24 | €4.1m | 89 | 80 |
| 11 | André Ramalhosimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 34 | €800k | 89 | 81 |
| 12 | Casper Widellsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €1.5m | 88 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, 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 best replacement for Espen Bjørnsen Garnås?
By Doppel's fit score, Gustavo Henrique (Corinthians) 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 (FC Utrecht) 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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