Who should replace Fredrik Aursnes?
CM/CDMBenfica · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitFredrik Aursnes's profile ↗
Fredrik Aursnes is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Benfica in the Primeira Liga, with 28 appearances, 3 goals, and 3 assists in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Aursnes, Matúš Bero from VfL Bochum 1848 offers an excellent tactical fit with a score of 86/100. Other viable options include Douglas Luiz of Juventus and Joey Veerman from PSV Eindhoven, both fitting well into a similar role.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Douglas Luizsimilar↗ | Juventus | 28 | €19m | 94 | 85 |
| 2 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 94 | 86 |
| 3 | Joey Veermansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 28 | €26m | 94 | 85 |
| 4 | Ruslan Malinovskyisimilar↗ | Genoa | 33 | €2.6m | 94 | 84 |
| 5 | Teun Koopmeinerssimilar↗ | Juventus | 28 | €13m | 94 | 86 |
| 6 | Harvey Elliottsimilar↗ | Valencia | 23 | €21m | 94 | 86 |
| 7 | Hakan Çalhanoğlusimilar↗ | Inter | 32 | €17m | 94 | 85 |
| 8 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | Burnley | 32 | €4.5m | 94 | 86 |
| 9 | Pablo Fornalssimilar↗ | Real Betis | 30 | €8.4m | 94 | 84 |
| 10 | Vincent Sierrosimilar↗ | Parma | 31 | €3.2m | 93 | 85 |
| 11 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 30 | €16m | 93 | 85 |
| 12 | Brais Méndezsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 29 | €7.8m | 93 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Fredrik Aursnes
≈ 100% Fredrik Aursnes · strong: Touches, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, xG + xA /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Fredrik Aursnes · strong: Possession won in att. third, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Fredrik Aursnes · strong: Accurate crosses, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Fredrik Aursnes?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Douglas Luiz (Juventus) does the closest job to Fredrik Aursnes, at 94/100 on profile. Matúš Bero and Joey Veerman follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Fredrik Aursnes?
Yes — Matúš Bero (VfL Bochum 1848) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €900k, a 86/100 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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