Players like Kaare Barslund
CM/CBIF Brommapojkarna · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitKaare Barslund's profile ↗
The players most similar to Kaare Barslund are Davy Klaassen, Alexander Rossipal, Clint Leemans. Doppel rates Davy Klaassen (AFC Ajax) a 83/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Clint Leemans scores 83/100 at about €400k. Data as of July 2026.
About Kaare Barslund
Kaare Barslund is a versatile central midfielder and centre-back with a solid presence on the pitch, demonstrating durability with no games missed in the last three seasons. While he hasn't yet established standout strengths, his adaptability allows him to contribute in various roles. However, he struggles in duels and possession recovery, which limits his impact in high-pressure situations. As he continues to develop, Barslund could benefit from honing these aspects of his game to elevate his overall performance.
Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Kaare Barslund
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Davy Klaassensimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 33 | €2.1m | 92 | 83 |
| 2 | Alexander Rossipalsimilar↗ | SG Dynamo Dresden | 30 | €600k | 90 | 83 |
| 3 | Clint Leemanssimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 31 | €400k | 89 | 83 |
| 4 | Mathis Servaissimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 22 | €3.8m | 89 | 85 |
| 5 | Luuk Brouwerssimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 28 | €1.4m | 88 | 83 |
| 6 | Dani De Witsimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 28 | €3.8m | 88 | 82 |
| 7 | George Thomasonsimilar↗ | Wrexham | 24 | €2.4m | 88 | 82 |
| 8 | Arno Verschuerensimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 29 | €700k | 87 | 84 |
| 9 | Simone Pontissosimilar↗ | Catanzaro | 29 | €1.1m | 87 | 84 |
| 10 | Ilias Koutsoupiassimilar↗ | Frosinone | 25 | €3.3m | 87 | 84 |
| 11 | Julian Baassimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €800k | 87 | 83 |
| 12 | Lincolnsimilar↗ | FC Alverca | 28 | €3.7m | 86 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Kaare Barslund
≈ 100% Kaare Barslund · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Kaare Barslund · strong: Accurate crosses, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Kaare Barslund · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Kaare Barslund?
By Doppel's fit score, Davy Klaassen (AFC Ajax) is the closest profile to Kaare Barslund, with a 83/100 overall match. Alexander Rossipal and Clint Leemans are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Kaare Barslund?
Yes. Clint Leemans (NAC Breda) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 83/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Kaare Barslund?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Kaare Barslund's 2026 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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