Players like Vegar Eggen Hedenstad
RB/LBVålerenga IF · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitVegar Eggen Hedenstad's profile ↗
Vegar Eggen Hedenstad is a right-back/left-back for Vålerenga IF in the Norwegian Eliteserien, with 22 appearances and 3 assists in 2025. Players similar to Hedenstad include Eirik Wichne from Sarpsborg 08, who has a fit score of 84/100, and Filippo Missori of US Avellino 1912, with a fit score of 82/100. Both offer comparable roles and statistical profiles for teams seeking alternatives in defence.
About Vegar Eggen Hedenstad
Vegar Eggen Hedenstad is a reliable, veteran full-back known for his durability and experience on the pitch. While his Sofascore rating places him in the bottom tier of his positional peers, Hedenstad's consistency has seen him miss no games in the last three seasons, making him a dependable option for Vålerenga IF. Although he lacks standout strengths, his experience can provide stability to the backline, particularly in a tactical setup that values defensive organization over individual brilliance.
Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Vegar Eggen Hedenstad
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eirik Wichnesimilar↗ | Sarpsborg 08 | 29 | €300k | 90 | 84 |
| 2 | Filippo Missorisimilar↗ | US Avellino 1912 | 22 | €1.9m | 87 | 83 |
| 3 | Alan Núñezsimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 22 | €900k | 86 | 81 |
| 4 | Joe Wardsimilar↗ | Derby County | 31 | €600k | 85 | 82 |
| 5 | Cherrion Valeriussimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 21 | €600k | 85 | 81 |
| 6 | Florent Hadergjonajsimilar↗ | Alanyaspor | 32 | €1.9m | 85 | 81 |
| 7 | Ryan Alebiosusimilar↗ | Blackburn Rovers | 25 | €1.4m | 85 | 82 |
| 8 | Felix Keidelsimilar↗ | SV 07 Elversberg | 23 | €1.2m | 84 | 81 |
| 9 | Oliver Braudesimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 22 | €4.9m | 84 | 82 |
| 10 | Anton Gaaeisimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 24 | €4.8m | 81 | 81 |
| 11 | Deian Sorescusimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 29 | €1.6m | 80 | 82 |
| 12 | Gary Magneesimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 27 | €2.0m | 79 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Vegar Eggen Hedenstad
≈ 100% Vegar Eggen Hedenstad · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Vegar Eggen Hedenstad · strong: Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Vegar Eggen Hedenstad · strong: Accurate crosses, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Vegar Eggen Hedenstad?
By Doppel's fit score, Eirik Wichne (Sarpsborg 08) is the closest profile to Vegar Eggen Hedenstad, with a 84/100 overall match. Filippo Missori and Alan Núñez are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Vegar Eggen Hedenstad?
Yes. Eirik Wichne (Sarpsborg 08) plays a similar right back role and rates 84/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Vegar Eggen Hedenstad?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Vegar Eggen Hedenstad's 2025 season, then ranks right backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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