Players like Eirik Hestad
RW/CMMolde FK · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitEirik Hestad's profile ↗
Eirik Hestad is a right winger/central midfielder for Molde FK in the Norwegian Eliteserien. In 2026, he made 12 appearances, scoring 5 goals and providing 2 assists. Players similar to Hestad include Johan Bakayoko from PSV Eindhoven, Paul Nebel from 1. FSV Mainz 05, and Andreas Skov Olsen from Club Brugge, all of whom share a comparable role and statistical profile, with fit scores of 86/100.
12 players most similar to Eirik Hestad
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johan Bakayokosimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 23 | €19m | 91 | 86 |
| 2 | Paul Nebelsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 24 | €17m | 91 | 86 |
| 3 | Andreas Skov Olsensimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 27 | €6.6m | 92 | 86 |
| 4 | Oğuz Aydınsimilar↗ | Alanyaspor | 26 | €6.5m | 90 | 86 |
| 5 | Sami Ouaissasimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 22 | €8.2m | 89 | 85 |
| 6 | Jacob Trenskowsimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 26 | €7.7m | 89 | 85 |
| 7 | Daan Rotssimilar↗ | FC Twente | 25 | €4.7m | 89 | 85 |
| 8 | Joey Veermansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 28 | €26m | 92 | 84 |
| 9 | Cameron Puertassimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 28 | €6.8m | 87 | 84 |
| 10 | Teun Koopmeinerssimilar↗ | Atalanta | 28 | €13m | 94 | 84 |
| 11 | Mason Greenwoodsimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 25 | €53m | 91 | 84 |
| 12 | Mohamed Ihattarensimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €3.2m | 85 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Eirik Hestad
≈ 100% Eirik Hestad · strong: Sofascore rating, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Successful dribbles /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Eirik Hestad · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Eirik Hestad · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Eirik Hestad?
By Doppel's fit score, Johan Bakayoko (PSV Eindhoven) is the closest profile to Eirik Hestad, with a 86/100 overall match. Paul Nebel and Andreas Skov Olsen are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Eirik Hestad?
Yes. Daan Rots (FC Twente) plays a similar right winger role and rates 85/100 at roughly €4.7m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Eirik Hestad?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Eirik Hestad's 2026 season, then ranks right wingers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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