Players like Petter Strand
CMVålerenga IF · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitPetter Strand's profile ↗
The players most similar to Petter Strand are Sonny Carey, Rafael Lubach, Markus Karlsbakk. Doppel rates Sonny Carey (Charlton Athletic) a 85/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Roman Kvet scores 84/100 at about €1.2m. Data as of July 2026.
About Petter Strand
Petter Strand is a goal-scoring central midfielder, adept at finding the net and contributing to attacking play. With a Sofascore rating in the top 40% of his peers, he showcases impressive non-penalty goal production, making him a valuable asset in the final third. His durability is a significant plus, having missed no games in the last three seasons, highlighting his reliability on the pitch. While his defensive metrics may not stand out, his offensive contributions make him a potent threat in midfield.
Strengths: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Petter Strand
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sonny Careysimilar↗ | Charlton Athletic | 25 | €4.2m | 94 | 85 |
| 2 | Rafael Lubachsimilar↗ | 1. FC Nürnberg | 21 | €3.3m | 94 | 87 |
| 3 | Markus Karlsbakksimilar↗ | Lillestrøm SK | 26 | €1.5m | 94 | 85 |
| 4 | Isaac Pricesimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 23 | €13m | 94 | 86 |
| 5 | Ilias Koutsoupiassimilar↗ | Frosinone | 25 | €3.3m | 94 | 86 |
| 6 | Roman Kvetsimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 29 | €1.2m | 93 | 84 |
| 7 | Alfie Devinesimilar↗ | Preston North End | 22 | €8.2m | 92 | 87 |
| 8 | Kristian Hlynssonsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 22 | €5.7m | 92 | 89 |
| 9 | Ozan Tufansimilar↗ | Hull City | 31 | €1.4m | 92 | 86 |
| 10 | Kuryu Matsukisimilar↗ | Southampton | 23 | €2.8m | 92 | 84 |
| 11 | Nermin Karićsimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 27 | €800k | 92 | 86 |
| 12 | Arno Verschuerensimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 29 | €700k | 92 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Petter Strand
≈ 100% Petter Strand · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Petter Strand · strong: Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Petter Strand · strong: xG + xA, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Petter Strand?
By Doppel's fit score, Sonny Carey (Charlton Athletic) is the closest profile to Petter Strand, with a 85/100 overall match. Rafael Lubach and Markus Karlsbakk are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Petter Strand?
Yes. Roman Kvet (FCV Dender) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 84/100 at roughly €1.2m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Petter Strand?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Petter Strand's 2025 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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