◎ Doppel

Players like Brynjar Ingi Bjarnason

CB/RBSpVgg Greuther Fürth · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitBrynjar Ingi Bjarnason's profile ↗

Brynjar Ingi Bjarnason is a centre-back/right-back for SpVgg Greuther Fürth in the 2. Bundesliga, where he has made 16 appearances in the 2025/26 season, scoring 1 goal. Players similar to Bjarnason include Andrea Tiritiello from Virtus Entella, with a fit score of 88/100, and Caleb Taylor of Millwall, who has a fit score of 86/100.

About Brynjar Ingi Bjarnason

Brynjar Ingi Bjarnason is a dynamic centre-back with a knack for contributing offensively, showcasing his prowess as a goal-scoring defender. With a Sofascore rating in the top 40% of his position, he excels in aerial duels and is a noticeable threat from set pieces, reflected in his impressive shot and goal metrics. While his tackling and interception numbers could improve, his reliability on the pitch, having missed only 12 games in three seasons, underscores his durability and importance to the squad.

Strengths: Shots, Non-penalty goals, Aerial duels won. Availability: 12 games missed in the last 3 seasons.

Cheaper alternatives to Brynjar Ingi Bjarnason →Who should replace Brynjar Ingi Bjarnason? →

12 players most similar to Brynjar Ingi Bjarnason

#PlayerClubAgeValueTacticalOverall
1Andrea Tiritiellosimilar↗Virtus Entella31€400k9488
2Mark McGuinnesssimilar↗Luton Town25€6.7m9483
3Ze Vitorsimilar↗CD Nacional25€2.4m9382
4Caleb Taylorsimilar↗Millwall23€4.6m9387
5Wagner Leonardosimilar↗Vitória27€3.3m9384
6Patrick Nkoasimilar↗Eintracht Braunschweig27€700k9284
7Gustavo Henriquesimilar↗Corinthians33€600k9283
8Leandro Cabrerasimilar↗Espanyol35€900k9283
9Jannis Heuersimilar↗Preußen Münster27€900k9283
10Alec Van Hoorenbeecksimilar↗Heracles Almelo28€600k9282
11Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗Empoli22€3.6m9185
12Thomas Kellersimilar↗SG Dynamo Dresden27€1.3m9182

* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons

Why these players match Brynjar Ingi Bjarnason

1. Andrea TiritielloVirtus Entella88/100

≈ 100% Brynjar Ingi Bjarnason · strong: Non-penalty goals, Aerial duels won % · low reliability

Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Aerial duels won %, Shots /90

2. Mark McGuinnessLuton Town83/100

≈ 100% Brynjar Ingi Bjarnason · strong: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won % · low reliability

Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %, Shots /90

3. Ze VitorCD Nacional82/100

≈ 100% Brynjar Ingi Bjarnason · strong: Shots, Clearances · low reliability

Strengths: Shots /90, Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90

FAQ

Who is the best replacement for Brynjar Ingi Bjarnason?

By Doppel's fit score, Andrea Tiritiello (Virtus Entella) is the closest profile to Brynjar Ingi Bjarnason, with a 88/100 overall match. Mark McGuinness and Ze Vitor are the next best fits.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Brynjar Ingi Bjarnason?

Yes. Andrea Tiritiello (Virtus Entella) plays a similar centre back role and rates 88/100 at roughly €400k.

How does Doppel find players similar to Brynjar Ingi Bjarnason?

Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Brynjar Ingi Bjarnason's 2025/26 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.

Want the full, budget-aware shortlist with heatmaps and your own filters?

Run your own search on Doppel →