Who should replace Birkir Bjarnason?
CAM/CMBrescia · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitBirkir Bjarnason's profile ↗
Birkir Bjarnason is an attacking midfielder/central midfielder for Brescia in Serie B. The best replacements for Bjarnason include Daan Heymans from RC Sporting Charleroi, who has a fit score of 85/100, and Kuryu Matsuki from Southampton, with a fit score of 82/100. Players similar to Bjarnason, like Iker Kortajarena and Danijel Aleksić, also offer tactical compatibility for teams seeking to replace him.
Best replacements for Birkir Bjarnason
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kuryu Matsukisimilar↗ | Southampton | 23 | €2.8m | 92 | 82 |
| 2 | Iker Kortajarenasimilar↗ | Huesca | 26 | €800k | 92 | 79 |
| 3 | Danijel Aleksićsimilar↗ | Konyaspor | 35 | €200k | 91 | 83 |
| 4 | Daan Heymanssimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 27 | €6.5m | 91 | 85 |
| 5 | Thomas Robinetsimilar↗ | Almere City FC | 30 | €800k | 90 | 85 |
| 6 | Jens Stagesimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 30 | €14m | 90 | 81 |
| 7 | Tommaso Rubinosimilar↗ | Carrarese | 20 | €2.4m | 90 | 81 |
| 8 | Cesare Casadeisimilar↗ | Torino | 23 | €16m | 90 | 80 |
| 9 | Dani De Witsimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 28 | €3.8m | 90 | 79 |
| 10 | Ozan Tufansimilar↗ | Hull City | 31 | €1.4m | 89 | 83 |
| 11 | Jürgen Ekkelenkampsimilar↗ | Royal Antwerp FC | 26 | €10m | 89 | 79 |
| 12 | Dany Motasimilar↗ | Monza | 28 | €3.1m | 89 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Birkir Bjarnason
≈ 100% Birkir Bjarnason · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Birkir Bjarnason · strong: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Birkir Bjarnason · strong: Aerial duels won, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Birkir Bjarnason?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Kuryu Matsuki (Southampton) does the closest job to Birkir Bjarnason, at 92/100 on profile. Iker Kortajarena and Danijel Aleksić follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Birkir Bjarnason?
Yes — Danijel Aleksić (Konyaspor) plays a similar attacking midfielder role at roughly €200k, a 83/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Birkir Bjarnason?
Doppel learns Birkir Bjarnason's role profile from his 2024/25 season and ranks attacking midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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