Who should replace Kristian Thorstvedt?
CM/CAMSassuolo · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitKristian Thorstvedt's profile ↗
Kristian Thorstvedt is a central midfielder/attacking midfielder for Sassuolo in Serie A, with 32 appearances and 4 goals in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Thorstvedt, Nico O'Reilly from Manchester City offers a tactical fit score of 84/100, while Santi Comesaña from Villarreal provides a strong alternative with a fit score of 81/100. Both players excel in similar roles, making them suitable options for clubs looking for players similar to Thorstvedt.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 21 | €76m | 95 | 84 |
| 2 | Santi Comesañasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 30 | €8.4m | 94 | 81 |
| 3 | Weston McKenniesimilar↗ | Juventus | 28 | €31m | 92 | 83 |
| 4 | Mattias Svanbergsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €8.3m | 92 | 82 |
| 5 | Nikola Vlašićsimilar↗ | Torino | 29 | €10m | 92 | 83 |
| 6 | Amad Diallosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 24 | €44m | 91 | 83 |
| 7 | Jude Bellinghamsimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 23 | €151m | 91 | 83 |
| 8 | Matt O'Rileysimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 26 | €17m | 91 | 81 |
| 9 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 26 | €800k | 91 | 86 |
| 10 | Samusimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 30 | €2.4m | 91 | 84 |
| 11 | Nicola Zalewskisimilar↗ | Atalanta | 24 | €18m | 91 | 82 |
| 12 | Abdou Harrouisimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 28 | €1.6m | 91 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Kristian Thorstvedt
≈ 100% Kristian Thorstvedt · strong: Clearances, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Touches /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Kristian Thorstvedt · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Touches /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Kristian Thorstvedt · strong: xG + xA, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Kristian Thorstvedt?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Nico O'Reilly (Manchester City) does the closest job to Kristian Thorstvedt, at 95/100 on profile. Santi Comesaña and Weston McKennie follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Kristian Thorstvedt?
Yes — Mattias Svanberg (VfL Wolfsburg) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €8.3m, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Kristian Thorstvedt?
Doppel learns Kristian Thorstvedt's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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