Who should replace Nikolai Soyset Hopland?
CBSC Heerenveen · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitNikolai Soyset Hopland's profile ↗
Nikolai Soyset Hopland is a centre-back for SC Heerenveen in the Eredivisie, aged 22, with a market value of €2m. For those seeking the best replacement for Hopland, George Campbell from West Bromwich Albion stands out with a fit score of 88/100, while Fabian Schär of Newcastle United offers a solid alternative with a fit score of 84/100. Both players excel in similar defensive roles, making them suitable options for teams looking to replace Hopland.
Best replacements for Nikolai Soyset Hopland
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fabian Schärsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 35 | €3.9m | 94 | 84 |
| 2 | Stian Kristiansensimilar↗ | Sandefjord Fotball | 27 | €500k | 93 | 82 |
| 3 | George Campbellsimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 25 | €1.8m | 93 | 88 |
| 4 | Otáviosimilar↗ | FC Porto | 24 | €9.6m | 92 | 82 |
| 5 | Ümit Akdağsimilar↗ | Alanyaspor | 23 | €6.4m | 92 | 85 |
| 6 | Chancel Mbembasimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 32 | €1.8m | 92 | 84 |
| 7 | Ismaelo Ganiousimilar↗ | RC Lens | 21 | €19m | 92 | 85 |
| 8 | Zinedin Smajlovićsimilar↗ | Sandefjord Fotball | 23 | €3.1m | 91 | 86 |
| 9 | Isak Vadebusimilar↗ | Tromsø IL | 23 | €1.0m | 91 | 84 |
| 10 | Danny da Costasimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 33 | €1.1m | 91 | 85 |
| 11 | José Marsàsimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 24 | €3.4m | 90 | 83 |
| 12 | Kevin Dikssimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 30 | €4.8m | 90 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nikolai Soyset Hopland
≈ 100% Nikolai Soyset Hopland · strong: Accurate long balls, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Nikolai Soyset Hopland · strong: Accurate long balls, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Touches /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Nikolai Soyset Hopland · strong: Successful dribbles, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nikolai Soyset Hopland?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Fabian Schär (Newcastle United) does the closest job to Nikolai Soyset Hopland, at 94/100 on profile. Stian Kristiansen and George Campbell follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Nikolai Soyset Hopland?
Yes — Stian Kristiansen (Sandefjord Fotball) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €500k, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Nikolai Soyset Hopland?
Doppel learns Nikolai Soyset Hopland's role profile from his 2024/25 season and ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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