Players like Vebjørn Hoff
CM/CDMMolde FK · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitVebjørn Hoff's profile ↗
Vebjørn Hoff is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Molde FK in the Eliteserien, with 12 appearances and 1 goal in 2026. Players similar to Hoff include Sergio Ortuño from CD Eldense, who has a fit score of 78/100, and Mika Baur from SC Paderborn 07, who boasts a fit score of 80/100. Other comparable options are Nicola Mosti of Juve Stabia with a fit score of 77/100 and Will Smallbone from Southampton, who has a fit score of 82/100.
About Vebjørn Hoff
Vebjørn Hoff is a reliable defensive midfielder with a strong focus on facilitating play and winning aerial duels. His top-tier accuracy in crossing and ability to create significant chances highlight his role as a key playmaker from deep. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 31% of his positional peers and impressive durability, having missed no games in the last three seasons, Hoff stands out as a consistent and impactful presence in midfield.
Strengths: Accurate crosses, Aerial duels won %, Big chances created. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Vebjørn Hoff
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sergio Ortuñosimilar↗ | CD Eldense | 27 | €1.0m | 89 | 78 |
| 2 | Mika Baursimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €4.7m | 86 | 80 |
| 3 | Nicola Mostisimilar↗ | Juve Stabia | 28 | €700k | 86 | 77 |
| 4 | Will Smallbonesimilar↗ | Southampton | 26 | €3.4m | 85 | 82 |
| 5 | Roman Kvetsimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 29 | €1.2m | 85 | 79 |
| 6 | Kartal Kayra Yılmazsimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 26 | €2.4m | 84 | 79 |
| 7 | Ruben Jenssensimilar↗ | Tromsø IL | 38 | €100k | 84 | 79 |
| 8 | Tygo Landsimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 20 | €2.3m | 84 | 79 |
| 9 | Pieter Gerkenssimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 31 | €700k | 84 | 79 |
| 10 | Luke Cundlesimilar↗ | Stoke City | 24 | €2.9m | 83 | 79 |
| 11 | Max Birdsimilar↗ | Bristol City | 26 | €2.4m | 83 | 81 |
| 12 | Kerim Mrabtisimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 32 | €1.1m | 83 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Vebjørn Hoff
≈ 100% Vebjørn Hoff · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Vebjørn Hoff · strong: Aerial duels won %, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Vebjørn Hoff · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Vebjørn Hoff?
By Doppel's fit score, Sergio Ortuño (CD Eldense) is the closest profile to Vebjørn Hoff, with a 78/100 overall match. Mika Baur and Nicola Mosti are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Vebjørn Hoff?
Yes. Ruben Jenssen (Tromsø IL) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 79/100 at roughly €100k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Vebjørn Hoff?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Vebjørn Hoff'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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