Who should replace Erik Botheim?
STMalmö FF · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitErik Botheim's profile ↗
Erik Botheim is a striker for Malmö FF in the Allsvenskan, having made 14 appearances with a notable tally of 10 goals and 2 assists in 2026. Players who can replace Botheim include Ibrahim Diabaté from GAIS, with a fit score of 80/100, and Álex Forés from Villarreal B U23, who has a fit score of 81/100. For those searching for the best replacement for Botheim, these players offer strong tactical alignment.
Best replacements for Erik Botheim
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Asier Villalibresimilar↗ | Real Racing Club | 29 | €2.1m | 94 | 75 |
| 2 | Ibrahim Diabatésimilar↗ | GAIS | 27 | €1.4m | 93 | 80 |
| 3 | Martijn Kaarssimilar↗ | 1. FC Magdeburg | 27 | €3.1m | 92 | 78 |
| 4 | Álex Foréssimilar↗ | Villarreal B U23 | 25 | €600k | 91 | 81 |
| 5 | Žan Vipotniksimilar↗ | Swansea City | 24 | €21m | 91 | 78 |
| 6 | Timothé Nkadasimilar↗ | Rodez AF | 27 | €1.8m | 91 | 78 |
| 7 | Noel Futkeusimilar↗ | SpVgg Greuther Fürth | 24 | €7.3m | 90 | 81 |
| 8 | Joel Pohjanpalosimilar↗ | Palermo | 32 | €3.3m | 90 | 75 |
| 9 | Kasper Høghsimilar↗ | Bodø/Glimt | 26 | €12m | 90 | 79 |
| 10 | Isac Lidbergsimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 28 | €5.3m | 89 | 78 |
| 11 | Mateusz Żukowskisimilar↗ | 1. FC Magdeburg | 25 | €5.7m | 89 | 82 |
| 12 | Frederik Ihlersimilar↗ | IF Elfsborg | 23 | €1.2m | 89 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Erik Botheim
≈ 100% Erik Botheim · strong: Non-penalty goals, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Erik Botheim · strong: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Erik Botheim · strong: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Erik Botheim?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Asier Villalibre (Real Racing Club) does the closest job to Erik Botheim, at 94/100 on profile. Ibrahim Diabaté and Martijn Kaars follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Erik Botheim?
Yes — Álex Forés (Villarreal B U23) plays a similar striker role at roughly €600k, a 81/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Erik Botheim?
Doppel learns Erik Botheim's role profile from his 2026 season and ranks strikers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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