Who should replace Iver Fossum?
CMRosenborg BK · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitIver Fossum's profile ↗
Iver Fossum is a central midfielder for Rosenborg BK in the Eliteserien. In 2026, he made 12 appearances, scoring 2 goals and providing 1 assist. For those seeking the best replacement for Fossum, Arno Verschueren from Sparta Rotterdam stands out with a fit score of 86/100, while Kerim Mrabti and Luuk Brouwers both offer strong tactical fits at 84/100, making them suitable alternatives.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kerim Mrabtisimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 32 | €1.1m | 95 | 84 |
| 2 | Luuk Brouwerssimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 28 | €1.4m | 94 | 84 |
| 3 | Arno Verschuerensimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 29 | €700k | 93 | 86 |
| 4 | Luke Cundlesimilar↗ | Stoke City | 24 | €2.9m | 92 | 84 |
| 5 | Alfie Devinesimilar↗ | Preston North End | 22 | €8.2m | 92 | 87 |
| 6 | Ozan Tufansimilar↗ | Hull City | 31 | €1.4m | 92 | 86 |
| 7 | Kristian Hlynssonsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 22 | €5.7m | 92 | 88 |
| 8 | Ilias Koutsoupiassimilar↗ | Frosinone | 25 | €3.3m | 92 | 85 |
| 9 | Clint Leemanssimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 31 | €400k | 92 | 83 |
| 10 | Petter Strandsimilar↗ | Vålerenga IF | 32 | €400k | 92 | 82 |
| 11 | Sonny Careysimilar↗ | Charlton Athletic | 25 | €4.2m | 92 | 83 |
| 12 | Roman Kvetsimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 29 | €1.2m | 91 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Iver Fossum
≈ 100% Iver Fossum · strong: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Iver Fossum · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Iver Fossum · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Iver Fossum?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Kerim Mrabti (KV Mechelen) does the closest job to Iver Fossum, at 95/100 on profile. Luuk Brouwers and Arno Verschueren follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Iver Fossum?
Yes — Arno Verschueren (Sparta Rotterdam) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €700k, a 86/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Iver Fossum?
Doppel learns Iver Fossum's role profile from his 2026 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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