Who should replace Daniel Karlsbakk?
STSarpsborg 08 · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitDaniel Karlsbakk's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Daniel Karlsbakk, the best-fitting strikers are Elias Hoff Melkersen, Marco Nasti, Ettore Gliozzi. Elias Hoff Melkersen (Strømsgodset) matches the role at 94/100 on tactical profile (81/100 overall). A cheaper option: Ben Waine at about €400k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Daniel Karlsbakk
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elias Hoff Melkersensimilar↗ | Strømsgodset | 24 | €600k | 94 | 81 |
| 2 | Marco Nastisimilar↗ | Bari | 23 | €1.3m | 92 | 81 |
| 3 | Ettore Gliozzisimilar↗ | Modena | 31 | €800k | 90 | 83 |
| 4 | George Hirstsimilar↗ | Ipswich Town | 27 | €11m | 90 | 80 |
| 5 | Ibrahima Nianesimilar↗ | Angers | 27 | €1.0m | 89 | 81 |
| 6 | Vakoun Issouf Bayosimilar↗ | Watford | 29 | €2.6m | 89 | 79 |
| 7 | Akor Adamssimilar↗ | Montpellier | 26 | €15m | 89 | 80 |
| 8 | Ben Wainesimilar↗ | Plymouth Argyle | 25 | €400k | 89 | 79 |
| 9 | Andi Zeqirisimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 27 | €2.1m | 89 | 80 |
| 10 | Mohamed Sankohsimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 23 | €400k | 88 | 84 |
| 11 | Carlos Strandbergsimilar↗ | Hatayspor | 30 | €700k | 88 | 79 |
| 12 | Jamie Vardysimilar↗ | Leicester City | 39 | €1.0m | 88 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Daniel Karlsbakk
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≈ 100% Daniel Karlsbakk · strong: xG + xA, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Daniel Karlsbakk?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Elias Hoff Melkersen (Strømsgodset) does the closest job to Daniel Karlsbakk, at 94/100 on profile. Marco Nasti and Ettore Gliozzi follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Daniel Karlsbakk?
Yes — Ben Waine (Plymouth Argyle) plays a similar striker role at roughly €400k, a 79/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Daniel Karlsbakk?
Doppel learns Daniel Karlsbakk'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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