Who should replace Fredrik Aursnes?
CM/CDMBenfica · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitFredrik Aursnes's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Fredrik Aursnes, the best-fitting central midfielders are Michel Vlap, Ivan Rakitić, Carel Eiting. Michel Vlap (FC Twente) matches the role at 95/100 on tactical profile (87/100 overall). A cheaper option: Joris van Overeem at about €900k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Fredrik Aursnes
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michel Vlapsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 29 | €3.1m | 95 | 87 |
| 2 | Ivan Rakitićsimilar↗ | Sevilla | 38 | €2.9m* | 95 | 83 |
| 3 | Carel Eitingsimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 28 | €1.3m | 94 | 87 |
| 4 | Teun Koopmeinerssimilar↗ | Atalanta | 28 | €13m | 93 | 85 |
| 5 | Douglas Luizsimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 28 | €19m | 93 | 84 |
| 6 | Joris van Overeemsimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 32 | €900k | 93 | 81 |
| 7 | Ruslan Malinovskyisimilar↗ | Genoa | 33 | €2.6m | 93 | 82 |
| 8 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 93 | 84 |
| 9 | Harvey Elliottsimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 23 | €21m | 93 | 85 |
| 10 | Pablo Fornalssimilar↗ | Real Betis | 30 | €8.4m | 92 | 82 |
| 11 | Joey Veermansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 28 | €26m | 92 | 85 |
| 12 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 32 | €1.0m | 92 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Fredrik Aursnes
≈ 100% Fredrik Aursnes · strong: Sofascore rating, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Fredrik Aursnes · strong: Accurate crosses, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Fredrik Aursnes · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Fredrik Aursnes?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Michel Vlap (FC Twente) does the closest job to Fredrik Aursnes, at 95/100 on profile. Ivan Rakitić and Carel Eiting follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Fredrik Aursnes?
Yes — Joris van Overeem (SC Heerenveen) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €900k, a 81/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Fredrik Aursnes?
Doppel learns Fredrik Aursnes'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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