Players like Markus Henriksen
CB/CMRosenborg BK · 2024 · ranked by tactical + market fitMarkus Henriksen's profile ↗
Markus Henriksen is a centre-back/central midfielder for Rosenborg BK in the Eliteserien, with 13 appearances in 2024, contributing 1 goal and 1 assist over 1042 minutes. Players similar to Henriksen include Henrik Heggheim from Viking FK, who has a fit score of 84/100, and Willian Oliveira of Vitória, with a fit score of 83/100. These players offer comparable roles and statistical profiles for teams seeking alternatives.
About Markus Henriksen
Markus Henriksen is a versatile centre-back who excels in providing stability and leadership at the back. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 33% of his positional peers, he demonstrates solid defensive capabilities and reliability, having missed few games this season. While he may not be the most dynamic in terms of ball progression or dribbling, his experience and durability make him a dependable presence in defense.
12 players most similar to Markus Henriksen
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Henrik Heggheimsimilar↗ | Viking FK | 25 | €1.9m | 96 | 84 |
| 2 | Rafael Britosimilar↗ | Casa Pia | 24 | €600k | 94 | 82 |
| 3 | Tommaso Cassandrosimilar↗ | Catanzaro | 26 | €2.1m | 94 | 82 |
| 4 | Willian Oliveirasimilar↗ | Vitória | 33 | €300k | 93 | 83 |
| 5 | Kristoffer Askildsensimilar↗ | Viking FK | 25 | €2.8m | 92 | 83 |
| 6 | Victor Larssonsimilar↗ | IFK Värnamo | 26 | €700k | 92 | 81 |
| 7 | Bryant Nielingsimilar↗ | Modena | 24 | €3.4m | 92 | 81 |
| 8 | Novatus Miroshisimilar↗ | Göztepe | 24 | €4.6m | 91 | 84 |
| 9 | Dani De Witsimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 28 | €3.8m | 89 | 83 |
| 10 | Tomáš Součeksimilar↗ | West Ham United | 31 | €9.7m | 89 | 82 |
| 11 | Nicolas Madsensimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 26 | €5.2m | 88 | 82 |
| 12 | Aleksandar Stankovićsimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 21 | €31m | 87 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Markus Henriksen
≈ 100% Markus Henriksen · medium reliability
≈ 100% Markus Henriksen · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Big chances created /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Markus Henriksen · strong: Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Markus Henriksen?
By Doppel's fit score, Henrik Heggheim (Viking FK) is the closest profile to Markus Henriksen, with a 84/100 overall match. Rafael Brito and Tommaso Cassandro are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Markus Henriksen?
Yes. Willian Oliveira (Vitória) plays a similar centre back role and rates 83/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Markus Henriksen?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Markus Henriksen's 2024 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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