Players like Eirik Hestad
RW/CMMolde FK · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitEirik Hestad's profile ↗
The players most similar to Eirik Hestad are Dorgeles Nene, Gjivai Zechiël, Jacob Trenskow. Doppel rates Dorgeles Nene (Fenerbahçe) a 83/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, John Swift scores 84/100 at about €800k. Data as of October 2026.
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Eirik Hestad is a creative playmaker who excels as a right winger and central midfielder, showcasing his vision and precision in the final third. With a Sofascore rating in the top 9% of his positional peers, he consistently generates big chances and delivers accurate final-third passes. His durability is a significant asset, having missed no games in the last three seasons, making him a reliable presence for Molde FK. While aerial duels aren't his forte, his playmaking ability more than compensates, marking him as a key contributor to his team's attacking play.
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes, Big chances created. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Eirik Hestad
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dorgeles Nenesimilar↗ | Fenerbahçe | 24 | €21m | 92 | 83 |
| 2 | Gjivai Zechiëlsimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 22 | €11m | 92 | 85 |
| 3 | Jacob Trenskowsimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 26 | €7.7m | 92 | 87 |
| 4 | Artursimilar↗ | São Paulo | 28 | €7.7m | 92 | 84 |
| 5 | Dilane Bakwasimilar↗ | Lille | 24 | €26m | 91 | 84 |
| 6 | John Swiftsimilar↗ | Portsmouth | 31 | €800k | 90 | 84 |
| 7 | Ozan Tufansimilar↗ | Trabzonspor | 31 | €1.4m | 90 | 83 |
| 8 | Alfie Devinesimilar↗ | Preston North End | 22 | €8.2m | 90 | 84 |
| 9 | Andreas Skov Olsensimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €6.6m | 90 | 84 |
| 10 | Jeppe Erenbjergsimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 26 | €4.2m | 90 | 84 |
| 11 | Sami Ouaissasimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 22 | €8.2m | 89 | 85 |
| 12 | Andrea Colpanisimilar↗ | Monza | 27 | €3.8m | 89 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Eirik Hestad
≈ 100% Eirik Hestad · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Eirik Hestad · strong: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Eirik Hestad · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Eirik Hestad?
Statistically, Dorgeles Nene (Fenerbahçe) is the closest look-alike to Eirik Hestad — a 83/100 profile match (92/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Eirik Hestad?
By Doppel's fit score, Dorgeles Nene (Fenerbahçe) is the closest profile to Eirik Hestad, with a 83/100 overall match. Gjivai Zechiël and Jacob Trenskow are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Eirik Hestad?
Yes. John Swift (Portsmouth) plays a similar right winger role and rates 84/100 at roughly €800k.
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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