Players like Simen Kvia-Egeskog
CM/CAMViking FK · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitSimen Kvia-Egeskog's profile ↗
Simen Kvia-Egeskog is a central midfielder/attacking midfielder for Viking FK in the Norwegian Eliteserien, with 14 appearances in 2026, contributing 5 goals and 2 assists. Players similar to Kvia-Egeskog include Mathis Suray from Go Ahead Eagles, who has a fit score of 88/100, and Liam Cullen from Swansea City, with a fit score of 84/100. These players share a comparable role and statistical profile, making them potential alternatives.
About Simen Kvia-Egeskog
Simen Kvia-Egeskog is a versatile central/attacking midfielder, showcasing reliability and durability with no games missed over the last three seasons. While he ranks in the top 42% of his positional peers, his contributions are more subtle, with a balanced mix of goals and assists that highlight his ability to link play rather than dominate possession. His lower metrics in touches and aerial duels suggest he thrives in a more fluid, dynamic role rather than as a traditional playmaker.
Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Simen Kvia-Egeskog
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lucianosimilar↗ | São Paulo | 33 | €1.4m | 93 | 82 |
| 2 | Ilias Koutsoupiassimilar↗ | Frosinone | 25 | €3.3m | 93 | 83 |
| 3 | Liam Cullensimilar↗ | Swansea City | 27 | €3.1m | 92 | 84 |
| 4 | Mathis Suraysimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 25 | €3.2m | 92 | 88 |
| 5 | Sem Steijnsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 25 | €12m | 91 | 85 |
| 6 | Joël Piroesimilar↗ | Leeds United | 27 | €9.1m | 91 | 86 |
| 7 | Conor Chaplinsimilar↗ | Ipswich Town | 29 | €2.1m | 90 | 84 |
| 8 | Ozan Tufansimilar↗ | Hull City | 31 | €1.4m | 90 | 83 |
| 9 | Sammie Szmodicssimilar↗ | Blackburn Rovers | 31 | €3.3m | 89 | 84 |
| 10 | Odysseus Velanassimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 28 | €600k | 89 | 84 |
| 11 | Naatan Skyttäsimilar↗ | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 24 | €5.2m | 89 | 84 |
| 12 | Jeppe Erenbjergsimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 26 | €4.2m | 88 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Simen Kvia-Egeskog
≈ 100% Simen Kvia-Egeskog · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Shots /90
≈ 100% Simen Kvia-Egeskog · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Simen Kvia-Egeskog · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Simen Kvia-Egeskog?
By Doppel's fit score, Luciano (São Paulo) is the closest profile to Simen Kvia-Egeskog, with a 82/100 overall match. Ilias Koutsoupias and Liam Cullen are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Simen Kvia-Egeskog?
Yes. Luciano (São Paulo) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 82/100 at roughly €1.4m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Simen Kvia-Egeskog?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Simen Kvia-Egeskog's 2026 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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